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Mcdonel Family History

Mcdonel Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McDonnell.

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


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Where is the Mcdonel family from?

You can see how Mcdonel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdonel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcdonel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Mcdonel families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Mcdonel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mcdonel families in 1891.
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What did your Mcdonel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcdonel. 100% of Mcdonel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mcdonel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdonel 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Mcdonel. 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 566 military records available for the last name Mcdonel. For the veterans among your Mcdonel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdonel lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Mcdonel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mcdonel in 1948 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcdonel 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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