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Mcdonal Name Meaning

from Mac Domhnaill see McDonnell .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Mcdonald, Mcdonel, Mcdoniel, Mcdanel, Mcdougal, Mcdonell, Mcdonnel

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Where is the Mcdonal family from?

You can see how Mcdonal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdonal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcdonal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Mcdonal families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 26% of all the recorded Mcdonal's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Mcdonal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcdonal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcdonal ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcdonal. 80% of Mcdonal men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    80%
  • Carpenter
    20%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Mcdonal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdonal 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Mcdonal. 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 958 military records available for the last name Mcdonal. For the veterans among your Mcdonal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdonal lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mcdonal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mcdonal in 1961 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

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