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Mcdanil Family History

Mcdanil 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: Mcdaniel, Mcdanel, Madani, Mcdaris, Mcdoniel, Mcdavid, Mcdaniels

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Where is the Mcdanil family from?

You can see how Mcdanil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdanil family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcdanil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Mcdanil families living in Maine. This was about 29% of all the recorded Mcdanil's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Mcdanil families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcdanil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcdanil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sawmill and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcdanil. 50% of Mcdanil men worked as a Sawmill and 100% of Mcdanil women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Sawmill
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 878 census records available for the last name Mcdanil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdanil 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mcdanil. 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 97 military records available for the last name Mcdanil. For the veterans among your Mcdanil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdanil lifespan?

Average Mcdanil life expectancy in 1975 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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