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Maedonald Family History

Maedonald 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, Leonard, Cardinal, Theobald

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Where is the Maedonald family from?

You can see how Maedonald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maedonald family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maedonald families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Maedonald family living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Maedonald's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Maedonald families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maedonald 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 Maedonald ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maedonald. 100% of Maedonald 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Maedonald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maedonald 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 868 immigration records available for the last name Maedonald. 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 32 military records available for the last name Maedonald. For the veterans among your Maedonald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maedonald lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maedonald

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