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Maidonald Family History

Maidonald 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, Cardinal, Maldonado, Baldonado

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Where is the Maidonald family from?

You can see how Maidonald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maidonald family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Maidonald families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Maidonald family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Maidonald's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maidonald families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maidonald 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 Maidonald ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maidonald. 100% of Maidonald women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 606 census records available for the last name Maidonald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maidonald 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Maidonald. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Maidonald. For the veterans among your Maidonald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maidonald lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maidonald

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