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Mcsonald Family History

Mcsonald 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, Conard, Ronald, O'donald, Donald, Macdonald, Leonard

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Where is the Mcsonald family from?

You can see how Mcsonald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcsonald family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mcsonald family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcsonald's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mcsonald families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcsonald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Mcsonald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcsonald 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mcsonald. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mcsonald. For the veterans among your Mcsonald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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