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Mc Cadam Family History

Mc Cadam Name 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: Mcadam, Macadam, Moncada, Mcada, Mcadams, Moghadam, Mcclam, Mccahan

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Where is the Mc Cadam family from?

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

What did your Mc Cadam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mc Cadam. 100% of Mc Cadam women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Mc Cadam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Cadam 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 immigration records available for the last name Mc Cadam. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mc Cadam. For the veterans among your Mc Cadam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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