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Mdonald Family History

Mdonald 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: Donald, Mcdonald, Ronald, O'donald, Donat, Leonard, Donato, Donais

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Where is the Mdonald family from?

You can see how Mdonald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mdonald family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mdonald families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 19 Mdonald families living in Inverness-shire. This was about 79% of all the recorded Mdonald's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Mdonald families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mdonald 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 Mdonald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mdonald. 60% of Mdonald men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mdonald women worked as a School Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Mdonald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mdonald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mdonald 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 572 immigration records available for the last name Mdonald. 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 148 military records available for the last name Mdonald. For the veterans among your Mdonald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mdonald lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Mdonald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mdonald in 1978 was 23, and 57 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mdonald

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mdonald 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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