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Mcdonaldson Family History

Mcdonaldson 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: Donaldson, Mcdonald, Donalson, Leonardson, Coalson, Donelson

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Where is the Mcdonaldson family from?

You can see how Mcdonaldson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdonaldson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcdonaldson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 2 Mcdonaldson families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mcdonaldson's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mcdonaldson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcdonaldson 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 Mcdonaldson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcdonaldson. 100% of Mcdonaldson 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Mcdonaldson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdonaldson 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Mcdonaldson. 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 72 military records available for the last name Mcdonaldson. For the veterans among your Mcdonaldson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdonaldson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mcdonaldson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Mcdonaldson in 1966 was 76, and 61 in 2003.

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