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Mc Donall Family History

Mc Donall 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: Mcdonald, Mcdonell, Mcdowall, Mcdowell, Mcdougall, Mcdonnell

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Where is the Mc Donall family from?

You can see how Mc Donall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Donall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Donall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mc Donall families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mc Donall's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Mc Donall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Donall 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 Mc Donall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mc Donall. 100% of Mc Donall women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    100%

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Census Records

There are 954 census records available for the last name Mc Donall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Donall 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Mc Donall. 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 78 military records available for the last name Mc Donall. For the veterans among your Mc Donall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Donall lifespan?

Average Mc Donall life expectancy in 1998 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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