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McDowell Daniels

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Given Name
McDowell
Surname
Daniels
Occupation
Bishop

The Name McDowell

Origin
Scottish
Meaning
Descendant of Dubhghall, where Dubhghall means dark stranger or dark-haired foreigner.
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