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Mcgeod Family History

Mcgeod Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mcleod, Mcgeady, Mcgee, Mccleod, Mckeon, Macleod, Algeo, Mccool, Good

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Where is the Mcgeod family from?

You can see how Mcgeod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgeod family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Mcgeod families were found in USA in 1880, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Mcgeod family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgeod's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Mcgeod families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Mcgeod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgeod census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 18 immigration records available for the last name Mcgeod. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Mcgeod. For the veterans among your Mcgeod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgeod lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgeod ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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