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Mcdannald Family History

Mcdannald Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McDonnell. Compare McDaniel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcdannald family from?

You can see how Mcdannald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdannald family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcdannald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Mcdannald families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mcdannald's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mcdannald families in 1891.
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What did your Mcdannald ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Deck Hand
    34%

What Mcdannald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcdannald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdannald 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Mcdannald. 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 129 military records available for the last name Mcdannald. For the veterans among your Mcdannald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdannald lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mcdannald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Mcdannald in 1962 was 68, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcdannald 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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