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Wacdonald Family History

Wacdonald 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: Macdonald, Mcdonald, O'donald, Donald, Macdonell, Cardinal, Maldonado

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Where is the Wacdonald family from?

You can see how Wacdonald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wacdonald family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Wacdonald families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Wacdonald's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Wacdonald families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Wacdonald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wacdonald 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wacdonald. 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 Wacdonald. For the veterans among your Wacdonald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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