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Macdonell Name Meaning

Irish: see McDonnell.

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


Similar surnames: Macdonnell, Mcdonell, Mcdonel, Macdowell, Mcdonnel, Mcdannell

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Where is the Macdonell family from?

You can see how Macdonell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macdonell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macdonell families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 26 Macdonell families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Macdonell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Macdonell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macdonell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macdonell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Macdonell. 75% of Macdonell men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Macdonell women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Macdonell were Labourer and Waitress. .

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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
    75%
  • Clergyman
    13%
  • Labourer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Student
    24%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Waitress
    16%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Macdonell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macdonell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Macdonell. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Macdonell. For the veterans among your Macdonell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macdonell lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Macdonell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Macdonell in 1956 was 32, and 86 in 2004.

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