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Mcadow Family History

Mcadow Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of McAdoo.

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


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Where is the Mcadow family from?

You can see how Mcadow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcadow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcadow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Mcadow families living in Surrey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Mcadow's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Mcadow families in 1891.
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What did your Mcadow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcadow. 30% of Mcadow men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mcadow women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcadow were Farm Laborer and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Mcadow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcadow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcadow 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Mcadow. 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 387 military records available for the last name Mcadow. For the veterans among your Mcadow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcadow lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mcadow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mcadow in 1958 was 43, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcadow 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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