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Mcdavid Family History

Mcdavid Surname Meaning

Scottish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Daibhéid a patronymic from the Gaelic equivalent of David.

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


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Where is the Mcdavid family from?

You can see how Mcdavid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdavid family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcdavid families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Mcdavid families living in New Brunswick. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mcdavid's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mcdavid families in 1911.
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What did your Mcdavid ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcdavid. 82% of Mcdavid 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
    82%
  • Fireman
    19%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Mcdavid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdavid 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcdavid. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mcdavid. For the veterans among your Mcdavid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdavid lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mcdavid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mcdavid in 1953 was 31, and 77 in 2004.

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