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Mcdonnah Family History

Mcdonnah 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: Madonna, Mcdonnel, Mcdonagh, Mclennan, Mcconn, Mcdorman, Mcdonough

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Where is the Mcdonnah family from?

You can see how Mcdonnah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdonnah family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcdonnah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Mcdonnah family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcdonnah's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcdonnah families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Mcdonnah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdonnah 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Mcdonnah. 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 15 military records available for the last name Mcdonnah. For the veterans among your Mcdonnah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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