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Mcdaris Name Meaning

Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Dubhruis ‘son of Dubhros’ a personal name composed of the elements dubh ‘black’ + ros ‘wood’. See Doris .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Madaris, Mcamis, Mclaren, Duris, Mccart, Mcmanus, Mcmartin, Corris

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Where is the Mcdaris family from?

You can see how Mcdaris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdaris family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcdaris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Mcdaris families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcdaris's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcdaris families in 1891.
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What did your Mcdaris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcdaris. 40% of Mcdaris men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Auto Mechanic
    7%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 72 immigration records available for the last name Mcdaris. 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 477 military records available for the last name Mcdaris. For the veterans among your Mcdaris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdaris lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mcdaris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mcdaris in 1962 was 73, and 70 in 2004.

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