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Mcneily Family History

Mcneily 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: Mcneil, Mcneely, Mcnelly, Mcnealy, Mcneilly, Mcneill, Mcnally

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Where is the Mcneily family from?

You can see how Mcneily families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcneily family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcneily families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Mcneily families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcneily's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mcneily families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcneily surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcneily ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcneily. 75% of Mcneily 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
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcneily. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcneily 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Mcneily. 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 242 military records available for the last name Mcneily. For the veterans among your Mcneily ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcneily lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcneily life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mcneily in 1963 was 86, and 77 in 2004.

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