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Mc Adams Family History

Mc Adams 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: Mcadams, Mcadam, Macadams, Adams, Mcmanamy, Mcada, Madaus, Macadam

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Where is the Mc Adams family from?

You can see how Mc Adams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Adams family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Adams families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Mc Adams families living in New Brunswick. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mc Adams's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mc Adams families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Adams surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mc Adams ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mc Adams. 69% of Mc Adams 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
    69%
  • Labourer
    19%
  • Farmer
    13%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Mc Adams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Adams 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 855 immigration records available for the last name Mc Adams. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Mc Adams. For the veterans among your Mc Adams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Adams lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mc Adams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mc Adams in 1956 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Adams 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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