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Mc Roddy Family History

Mc Roddy 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: Mcgrady, Roddy, Mccready, Mcroy, Droddy, Mckiddy, Mccrory, Mccrorey

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Where is the Mc Roddy family from?

You can see how Mc Roddy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Roddy family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Mc Roddy families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Mc Roddy's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mc Roddy families in 1851.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mc Roddy ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Mc Roddy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Roddy 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mc Roddy. 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 29 military records available for the last name Mc Roddy. For the veterans among your Mc Roddy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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