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Mecdonald Family History

Mecdonald 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, Ferdinand, Leonard, Conard

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Where is the Mecdonald family from?

You can see how Mecdonald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mecdonald family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mecdonald families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Mecdonald families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Mecdonald's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mecdonald families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mecdonald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mecdonald 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Mecdonald. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mecdonald. For the veterans among your Mecdonald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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