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Mcdannel Family History

Mcdannel Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McDonnell.

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


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Where is the Mcdannel family from?

You can see how Mcdannel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdannel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcdannel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Mcdannel families living in Tennessee. This was about 21% of all the recorded Mcdannel's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Mcdannel families in 1840.
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What did your Mcdannel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcdannel. 42% of Mcdannel men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Mcdannel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcdannel were Field Hand and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    42%
  • Field Hand
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Maid
    34%

What Mcdannel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mcdannel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdannel 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Mcdannel. 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 515 military records available for the last name Mcdannel. For the veterans among your Mcdannel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdannel lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Mcdannel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Mcdannel in 1946 was 36, and 80 in 2004.

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