Mcdoniel Family History

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Mcdoniel Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McDonnell. The spelling is influenced by the personal name Daniel. Compare McDaniel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Mcdaniel, Mcdonel, Mcdonnel, Daniel, Mcdanel, Mcdonell, O'daniel

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Mcdoniel Family Origin

Where is the Mcdoniel family from?

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    You can see how Mcdoniel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdoniel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcdoniel families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Mcdoniel families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcdoniel's in the USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Mcdoniel families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcdoniel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Mcdoniel Family Occupations

    What did your Mcdoniel ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Mcdoniel. The most common Mcdoniel occupation in the USA was Farmer. 80% of Mcdoniel's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Mcdoniel family was Laborer.

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    • Farmer

      80%

    • Farm Laborer

      10%

    • Laborer

      10%

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

    Mcdoniel Historical Records

    What Mcdoniel family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcdoniel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdoniel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Mcdoniel. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcdoniel. For the veterans among your Mcdoniel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Mcdoniel Life Expectancy

    What is the average Mcdoniel lifespan?

    Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Mcdoniel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1961. The average life expectancy for Mcdoniel in 1951 was 35, and 82 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcdoniel

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcdoniel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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