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Mcdonell Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McDonnell .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mcdonel, Macdonell, Mcdonnel, Mcdoniel, Mcdanel, Mcdannell

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Where is the Mcdonell family from?

You can see how Mcdonell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdonell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcdonell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 25 Mcdonell families living in Ontario. This was about 26% of all the recorded Mcdonell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mcdonell families in 1911.
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What did your Mcdonell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mcdonell. 47% of Mcdonell men worked as a Farmer and 35% of Mcdonell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcdonell were Laborer and Teacher. .

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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
    47%
  • Labourer
    10%
  • Farmers Son
    9%
  • Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    35%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Income
    14%
  • Teacher
    11%
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Census Records

There are 42,000 census records available for the last name Mcdonell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdonell 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcdonell. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Mcdonell. For the veterans among your Mcdonell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdonell lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mcdonell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mcdonell in 1952 was 37, and 70 in 2004.

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