Show ContentsMcDonel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

This family was originally Mac Domhnaill in Gaelic, meaning 'son of Domhnall.'

Early Origins of the McDonel family

The surname McDonel was first found in throughout Ireland since early times.

Early History of the McDonel family

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McDonel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: McDonnell, Hoddonell, O'Donnal, Otonell, MacDonnell, Donneill, McDonel, McDonell, McDonneil, Hodonell, McDonnel, McDoneill, Odonell, Odonel, Donnelson, Donnell, Donnel, O'Donnall, Donell and many more.

Early Notables of the McDonel family

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Canada McDonel migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

McDonel Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
  • Mr. Randy McDonel U.E. who settled in Canada c. 1784 1


  1. Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X


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