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Macdaniel Family History

Macdaniel 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: Mcdaniel, Daniel, Nathaniel, O'daniel, Mcdoniel, Mcdaniels, Mcdanel

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Where is the Macdaniel family from?

You can see how Macdaniel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macdaniel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Macdaniel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Macdaniel family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macdaniel's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Macdaniel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macdaniel 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 Macdaniel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Macdaniel. 36% of Macdaniel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Macdaniel women worked as a Farmer.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Electrician
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Macdaniel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Macdaniel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macdaniel 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Macdaniel. 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 215 military records available for the last name Macdaniel. For the veterans among your Macdaniel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macdaniel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Macdaniel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Macdaniel in 1962 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macdaniel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macdaniel 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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