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Macdonnell Family History

Macdonnell Name Meaning

Irish: see McDonnell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Macdonell, Mcdonnell, Macconnell, Mcdonnel, Mcdannell, Mcdonell

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Where is the Macdonnell family from?

You can see how Macdonnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macdonnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Macdonnell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Macdonnell families living in Manitoba. This was about 39% of all the recorded Macdonnell's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Macdonnell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macdonnell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macdonnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Macdonnell. 34% of Macdonnell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Macdonnell women worked as a Nurse. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Labourer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Macdonnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macdonnell 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Macdonnell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Macdonnell. For the veterans among your Macdonnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macdonnell lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Macdonnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Macdonnell in 1951 was 36, and 78 in 2004.

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