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Mac Dowall Family History

Mac Dowall Surname 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: Mcdowall, Macdowell, Mcdowell, Macdougall, Macdonald, Macdonell

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Where is the Mac Dowall family from?

You can see how Mac Dowall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mac Dowall family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mac Dowall families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Mac Dowall families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mac Dowall's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mac Dowall families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mac Dowall 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 Mac Dowall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mac Dowall. 100% of Mac Dowall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Mac Dowall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mac Dowall 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Mac Dowall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 61 military records available for the last name Mac Dowall. For the veterans among your Mac Dowall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mac Dowall

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