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Mcnealey Name Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of McNeilly .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mcnelley, Mcnealy, Mcneeley, Mcneely, Mcnaney, Mcnally, Mcneary

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Where is the Mcnealey family from?

You can see how Mcnealey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnealey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcnealey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Mcnealey families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcnealey's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Mcnealey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcnealey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcnealey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcnealey. 60% of Mcnealey men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Mcnealey women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcnealey were Farmer and Housekeeper. .

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcnealey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnealey 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Mcnealey. 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 199 military records available for the last name Mcnealey. For the veterans among your Mcnealey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnealey lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mcnealey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mcnealey in 1958 was 29, and 66 in 2004.

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