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Macdaniels Family History

Macdaniels 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: Mcdaniels, Mcdaniel, Mcdoniel, Daniels, Mcdanel, Mcdannell, Mcdannel

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Where is the Macdaniels family from?

You can see how Macdaniels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macdaniels family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Macdaniels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 4 Macdaniels families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was about 57% of all the recorded Macdaniels's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Macdaniels families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Macdaniels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macdaniels 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Macdaniels. 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 44 military records available for the last name Macdaniels. For the veterans among your Macdaniels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macdaniels lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Macdaniels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Macdaniels in 1962 was 75, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macdaniels ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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