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Macdon Family History

Macdon 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: Macon, Machon, Manton, Macho, Madan, Cardon, Marden, Malon, Marton

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Where is the Macdon family from?

You can see how Macdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macdon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macdon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Macdon family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Macdon's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Macdon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macdon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Macdon. 100% of Macdon men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Macdon women worked as a Labor. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Macdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macdon 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Macdon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 62 military records available for the last name Macdon. For the veterans among your Macdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macdon lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Macdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Macdon in 1987 was 36, and 42 in 2004.

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