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Mcdannell Family History

Mcdannell Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McDonnell.

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


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Where is the Mcdannell family from?

You can see how Mcdannell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdannell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcdannell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Mcdannell families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcdannell's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mcdannell families in 1911.
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What did your Mcdannell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Photographer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcdannell. 43% of Mcdannell men worked as a Photographer and 100% of Mcdannell women worked as a 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

  • Photographer
    43%
  • Labor
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Mcdannell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcdannell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdannell 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Mcdannell. 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 280 military records available for the last name Mcdannell. For the veterans among your Mcdannell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdannell lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Mcdannell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mcdannell in 1942 was 38, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcdannell 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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