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Mconald Family History

Mconald 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, Conard, Ronald, Mcnall, Donald, Macdonald, Leonard, Mould

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Where is the Mconald family from?

You can see how Mconald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mconald family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mconald families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Mconald family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mconald's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Mconald families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mconald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Mconald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mconald 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Mconald. 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 68 military records available for the last name Mconald. For the veterans among your Mconald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mconald lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Mconald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mconald in 1982 was 18, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mconald 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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