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Mcneair Family History

Mcneair 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: Mcnair, Mcnear, Mcneil, Mclear, Mcnelis, Menear, Mcneary, Mcnevin

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Where is the Mcneair family from?

You can see how Mcneair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcneair family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcneair families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there were 2 Mcneair families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcneair's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Mcneair families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcneair surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcneair ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcneair. 100% of Mcneair men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Mcneair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcneair 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mcneair. 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 36 military records available for the last name Mcneair. For the veterans among your Mcneair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcneair lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mcneair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mcneair in 1966 was 91, and 49 in 2004.

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