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Macdonell Family History

Macdonell Surname Meaning

Irish: see McDonnell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Macdonell family from?

You can see how Macdonell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macdonell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macdonell families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 29 Macdonell families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Macdonell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Macdonell families in 1891.
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What did your Macdonell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Macdonell. 100% of Macdonell men worked as an Insurance Clerk and 71% of Macdonell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Insurance Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Private Means
    30%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Macdonell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macdonell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Macdonell. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Macdonell. For the veterans among your Macdonell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macdonell lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Macdonell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Macdonell in 1956 was 32, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macdonell 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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