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Mc Adoo Family History

Mc Adoo 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: Mcadoo, Mcadow, Mcmahon, Mcadam, Mahadeo, Machado, Meadow, Luckadoo

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Where is the Mc Adoo family from?

You can see how Mc Adoo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Adoo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Adoo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Mc Adoo families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mc Adoo's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mc Adoo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Adoo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mc Adoo ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mc Adoo. 100% of Mc Adoo 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
    100%

What Mc Adoo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mc Adoo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Adoo 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Mc Adoo. 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 268 military records available for the last name Mc Adoo. For the veterans among your Mc Adoo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Adoo lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Mc Adoo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mc Adoo in 1977 was 35, and 99 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Adoo 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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