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Mccdonald Family History

Mccdonald 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: Mcdonald, Macdonald, O'donald, Donald, Conard, Ronald, Mcdannald

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Where is the Mccdonald family from?

You can see how Mccdonald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccdonald family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mccdonald families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Mccdonald family living in Argyll. This was about 8% of all the recorded Mccdonald's in Scotland. Argyll and 2 other counties had the highest population of Mccdonald families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Mccdonald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccdonald 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Mccdonald. 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 35 military records available for the last name Mccdonald. For the veterans among your Mccdonald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccdonald lifespan?

Average Mccdonald life expectancy in 1996 was 37 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccdonald 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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