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Mcdanald Family History

Mcdanald 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, Mcdannald, Mcdannold, Mcdanel, Macdonald, Canal, Canard

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Where is the Mcdanald family from?

You can see how Mcdanald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdanald family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcdanald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Mcdanald families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Mcdanald's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mcdanald families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcdanald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcdanald ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcdanald. 100% of Mcdanald men worked as a Farmers Son. .

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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

  • Farmers Son
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcdanald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdanald 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Mcdanald. 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 239 military records available for the last name Mcdanald. For the veterans among your Mcdanald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdanald lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mcdanald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcdanald in 1960 was 59, and 97 in 2004.

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