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Mcdave Family History

Mcdave 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: Mcdade, Cave, Mchale, Mcclave, Schave, Malave, Mccabe, Mcfate, Dave

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Where is the Mcdave family from?

You can see how Mcdave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdave family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Mcdave families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mcdave families living in Florida. This was about 22% of all the recorded Mcdave's in USA. Florida and 1 other state had the highest population of Mcdave families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcdave surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcdave ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mcdave ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Mcdave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdave 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mcdave. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Mcdave. For the veterans among your Mcdave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdave lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Mcdave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mcdave in 1978 was 45, and 75 in 2001.

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