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Mcdonell Family History

Mcdonell Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McDonnell.

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


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Where is the Mcdonell family from?

You can see how Mcdonell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdonell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcdonell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 64 Mcdonell families living in Lancashire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Mcdonell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcdonell families in 1891.
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What did your Mcdonell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcdonell. 91% of Mcdonell 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
    91%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Mcdonell. For the veterans among your Mcdonell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdonell lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mcdonell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mcdonell in 1952 was 37, and 70 in 2004.

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