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Mcdanial Family History

Mcdanial 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: Mcdaniel, Mcdoniel, Mcdaniels, Mcdannald, Mcdanel, Mcmanigal

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Where is the Mcdanial family from?

You can see how Mcdanial families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdanial family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcdanial families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Mcdanial families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcdanial's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mcdanial families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcdanial 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 Mcdanial ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcdanial. 26% of Mcdanial men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Mcdanial women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcdanial were Labor and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • New Worker
    11%

What Mcdanial family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcdanial. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdanial 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Mcdanial. 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 181 military records available for the last name Mcdanial. For the veterans among your Mcdanial ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdanial lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Mcdanial life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mcdanial in 1966 was 69, and 78 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcdanial 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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