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Mcdonner Family History

Mcdonner 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: Mcdonnel, Conner, Donner, Mcdonnell, Mcdoniel, Mcconnel, Mcdonel

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Where is the Mcdonner family from?

You can see how Mcdonner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdonner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcdonner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Mcdonner families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Mcdonner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mcdonner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcdonner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcdonner ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Mcdonner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdonner 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 Mcdonner. 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 60 military records available for the last name Mcdonner. For the veterans among your Mcdonner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdonner lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Mcdonner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mcdonner in 1977 was 65, and 76 in 2000.

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