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Mcdonad Family History

Mcdonad 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, Mcdonel, Mcdonagh, Macdonald, Donat, Mcconn, Mcdorman

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Where is the Mcdonad family from?

You can see how Mcdonad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdonad family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcdonad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 8 Mcdonad families living in Inverness-shire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcdonad's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Mcdonad families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcdonad 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 Mcdonad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcdonad. 100% of Mcdonad women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Mcdonad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 718 census records available for the last name Mcdonad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdonad 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Mcdonad. 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 37 military records available for the last name Mcdonad. For the veterans among your Mcdonad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdonad lifespan?

Average Mcdonad life expectancy in 1998 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcdonad 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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