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Mcconnal Family History

Mcconnal 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: Mcconnel, Mcconnell, Mcconn, Mcconnon, Mcdonnel, Mccanna, Mccool

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Where is the Mcconnal family from?

You can see how Mcconnal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcconnal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcconnal families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 6 Mcconnal families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mcconnal's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mcconnal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcconnal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcconnal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcconnal. 50% of Mcconnal men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mcconnal women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Fireman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcconnal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcconnal 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Mcconnal. 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 81 military records available for the last name Mcconnal. For the veterans among your Mcconnal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcconnal lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Mcconnal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mcconnal in 1968 was 70, and 48 in 2003.

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