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Macdouall Family History

Macdouall 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, Mcdowall, Macdougal, Macdonald, Macdonell

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Where is the Macdouall family from?

You can see how Macdouall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macdouall family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Macdouall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Macdouall family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Macdouall's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Macdouall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Macdouall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macdouall 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 Macdouall. 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 69 military records available for the last name Macdouall. For the veterans among your Macdouall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macdouall lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2000, in the United States, Macdouall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Macdouall in 1994 was 76, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macdouall 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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