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Mcdainel Family History

Mcdainel 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: Mcdanel, Mcdannel, Mcdaniel, Mclaine, Mcdonel, Mcdonnel, Mcdannell

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Where is the Mcdainel family from?

You can see how Mcdainel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdainel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mcdainel family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mcdainel's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Mcdainel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcdainel 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 Mcdainel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcdainel. 34% of Mcdainel men worked as a Plumber.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Plumber
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Mcdainel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Mcdainel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdainel 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mcdainel. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mcdainel. For the veterans among your Mcdainel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdainel lifespan?

Average Mcdainel life expectancy in 2002 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcdainel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcdainel 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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