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Mcdonnald Family History

Mcdonnald 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, Mcdannald, Mcdonnell, Mcdannold, Mcdonnel, Mcdougald

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Where is the Mcdonnald family from?

You can see how Mcdonnald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdonnald family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcdonnald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Mcdonnald families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcdonnald's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Mcdonnald families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcdonnald 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 Mcdonnald ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcdonnald. 100% of Mcdonnald men worked as a Farm Labourer and 100% of Mcdonnald 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Mcdonnald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdonnald 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 610 immigration records available for the last name Mcdonnald. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcdonnald. For the veterans among your Mcdonnald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdonnald lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Mcdonnald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Mcdonnald in 1963 was 83, and 49 in 1997.

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