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Hacdonald Family History

Hacdonald 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: Macdonald, Mcdonald, O'donald, Donald, Macdonell, Cardinal, Maldonado

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Where is the Hacdonald family from?

You can see how Hacdonald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hacdonald family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1911. The most Hacdonald families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Hacdonald family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hacdonald's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Hacdonald families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Hacdonald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hacdonald 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hacdonald. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hacdonald. For the veterans among your Hacdonald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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