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Mcdinnell Family History

Mcdinnell 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: Mcdonnell, Mckinnell, Mcdannell, Mcconnell, Mcdonell, Mcdonnel

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Where is the Mcdinnell family from?

You can see how Mcdinnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdinnell family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Mcdinnell families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcdinnell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcdinnell families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcdinnell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Mcdinnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdinnell 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 Mcdinnell. 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 military records available for the last name Mcdinnell. For the veterans among your Mcdinnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdinnell lifespan?

Average Mcdinnell life expectancy in 2004 was 19 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcdinnell 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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