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Mcdonala Family History

Mcdonala 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, Mcconaha, Mcdonell, Mcdonel, Mcdowall, Mcdonagh, Macdonald

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Where is the Mcdonala family from?

You can see how Mcdonala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdonala family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcdonala families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Mcdonala families living in Argyll. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mcdonala's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mcdonala families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Mcdonala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdonala 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mcdonala. 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 13 military records available for the last name Mcdonala. For the veterans among your Mcdonala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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