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Mcldrum Family History

Mcldrum 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: Meldrum, Mccrum, Waldrum, Drum, Mcadam, Crum, Goodrum, Glerum, Lerum

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Where is the Mcldrum family from?

You can see how Mcldrum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcldrum family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Mcldrum families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Mcldrum family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcldrum's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Mcldrum families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcldrum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1891
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Mcldrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcldrum 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mcldrum. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mcldrum. For the veterans among your Mcldrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcldrum lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcldrum 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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