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Mcdonley Family History

Mcdonley 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: Mccolley, Mcsorley, Mcginley, Mckinley, Mcdoniel, Mcconkey, Donley

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Where is the Mcdonley family from?

You can see how Mcdonley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdonley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcdonley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Mcdonley families living in Kentucky. This was about 78% of all the recorded Mcdonley's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Mcdonley families in 1920.
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What did your Mcdonley ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mcdonley ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Mcdonley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdonley 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Mcdonley. 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 48 military records available for the last name Mcdonley. For the veterans among your Mcdonley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdonley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mcdonley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mcdonley in 1964 was 69, and 85 in 2003.

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