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Mcdonaald Family History

Mcdonaald Surname 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, O'donald, Donald, Mcdannald, Mcdougald, Macdonald

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Where is the Mcdonaald family from?

You can see how Mcdonaald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdonaald family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Mcdonaald families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1861. In 1880 there was 1 Mcdonaald family living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcdonaald's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Mcdonaald families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Mcdonaald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdonaald 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mcdonaald. 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 military records available for the last name Mcdonaald. For the veterans among your Mcdonaald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdonaald lifespan?

Average Mcdonaald life expectancy in 1987 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcdonaald ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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