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Mc Kirdy Family History

Mc Kirdy 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: Mckiddy, Mccurdy, Mckimmy, Mchardy, Mckinny, Mceniry, Mcnairy

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Where is the Mc Kirdy family from?

You can see how Mc Kirdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Kirdy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Kirdy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Mc Kirdy family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mc Kirdy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mc Kirdy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Kirdy 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 Kirdy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mc Kirdy. 100% of Mc Kirdy 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 Kirdy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Mc Kirdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Kirdy 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Mc Kirdy. 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 20 military records available for the last name Mc Kirdy. For the veterans among your Mc Kirdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Kirdy lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1998, in the United States, Mc Kirdy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mc Kirdy in 1990 was 85, and 89 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Kirdy 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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