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Mcdade Family History

Mcdade Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Daibhéid a patronymic from the Gaelic equivalent of David. Compare McDevitt.

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


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Where is the Mcdade family from?

You can see how Mcdade families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdade family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcdade families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 50 Mcdade families living in New Brunswick. This was about 91% of all the recorded Mcdade's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mcdade families in 1911.
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What did your Mcdade ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mcdade. 50% of Mcdade men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mcdade women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Labourer
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Mcdade. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdade 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcdade. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Mcdade. For the veterans among your Mcdade ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdade lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Mcdade life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mcdade in 1940 was 44, and 71 in 2004.

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