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Mc Rodger Family History

Mc Rodger 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: Schroder, Mcgruder, Mcbridge, Rodger, Roder, Schroeder, Crocker

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Where is the Mc Rodger family from?

You can see how Mc Rodger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Rodger family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1881. The most Mc Rodger families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Mc Rodger family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mc Rodger's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mc Rodger families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Rodger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Mc Rodger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Rodger 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Mc Rodger. 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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There are 156 military records available for the last name Mc Rodger. For the veterans among your Mc Rodger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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