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Mac-donald Family History

Mac-donald 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: Macdonald, Mcdonald, O'donald, Donald, Macdonell, Cardinal, Maldonado

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Where is the Mac-donald family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mac-donald 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-donald ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mac-donald. 100% of Mac-donald 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Mac-donald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mac-donald 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mac-donald. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mac-donald. For the veterans among your Mac-donald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mac-donald lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Mac-donald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mac-donald in 1976 was 74, and 99 in 2003.

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