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Mcneer Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of McNair .

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


Similar surnames: Mcnear, Mcneel, Mcnees, Mcfee, Mcneal, Menser, Mckee, Mctier, Mckeen

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Where is the Mcneer family from?

You can see how Mcneer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcneer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcneer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Mcneer families living in Ohio. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mcneer's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Mcneer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcneer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcneer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcneer. 34% of Mcneer men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Mcneer women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcneer were Machinist and Farming. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Farming
    29%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcneer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcneer 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Mcneer. 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 731 military records available for the last name Mcneer. For the veterans among your Mcneer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcneer lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Mcneer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mcneer in 1951 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

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