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Mc D Family History

Mc D Name 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: Mudd, Mead, Cid, Mand, Mund, Moad, Mcada, Mood, Medd, Mark

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Where is the Mc D family from?

You can see how Mc D families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc D family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Mc D families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Mc D's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mc D families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc D surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mc D ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mc D. 100% of Mc D women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mc D. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc D 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Mc D. 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 289 military records available for the last name Mc D. For the veterans among your Mc D ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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