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Macdaugall Family History

Macdaugall 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: Macdougall, Mcdougall, Macdougal, Mcdougal, Mcdougald, Nachtigall

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Where is the Macdaugall family from?

You can see how Macdaugall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macdaugall family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Macdaugall families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Macdaugall family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Macdaugall's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Macdaugall families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Macdaugall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macdaugall 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Macdaugall. 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 3 military records available for the last name Macdaugall. For the veterans among your Macdaugall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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