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Cdonald Family History

Cdonald Name 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, Donald, Conard, Ronald, O'donald, Macdonald, Donat, Leonard

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Where is the Cdonald family from?

You can see how Cdonald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cdonald family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Cdonald family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Cdonald's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Cdonald families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cdonald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cdonald ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cdonald ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Cdonald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cdonald 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Cdonald. 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 6 military records available for the last name Cdonald. For the veterans among your Cdonald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cdonald lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1989, in the United States, Cdonald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cdonald in 1972 was 72, and 81 in 1989.

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