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Mcdawal Family History

Mcdawal 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: Mcdanel, Mcdowall, Mcdowell, Canal, Mcadam, Schaal, Madaras, Dayal

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Where is the Mcdawal family from?

You can see how Mcdawal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdawal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Mcdawal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Mcdawal family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcdawal's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcdawal families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcdawal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Mcdawal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdawal 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 Mcdawal. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mcdawal. For the veterans among your Mcdawal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdawal lifespan?

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