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Mcwade Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McQuaid .

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


Similar surnames: Mcquade, Mcfaden, Mcwain, Mckane, Coady, Mcfee, Mcgrade, Mclane

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Where is the Mcwade family from?

You can see how Mcwade families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwade family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcwade families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Mcwade families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcwade's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Mcwade families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcwade surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcwade ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcwade. 38% of Mcwade 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Clerk
    25%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcwade. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwade 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 861 immigration records available for the last name Mcwade. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 545 military records available for the last name Mcwade. For the veterans among your Mcwade ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcwade lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Mcwade life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcwade in 1957 was 57, and 92 in 2003.

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