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Mcdonale Family History

Mcdonale 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: Mcdonald, Mcmonagle, Mcgonagle, Mcdougle, Mcdonell, Mcdonel, Mcdowall

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Where is the Mcdonale family from?

You can see how Mcdonale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdonale family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcdonale families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Mcdonale families living in Texas. This was about 55% of all the recorded Mcdonale's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Mcdonale families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Mcdonale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdonale 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Mcdonale. 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 18 military records available for the last name Mcdonale. For the veterans among your Mcdonale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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