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Mcnertney Family History

Mcnertney 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: Mcnerney, Mccartney, Mcinerney, Mcnearney, Mcenerney, Courtney

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Where is the Mcnertney family from?

You can see how Mcnertney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnertney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mcnertney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Mcnertney families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Mcnertney's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mcnertney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcnertney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcnertney ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 585 census records available for the last name Mcnertney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnertney 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Mcnertney. 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 306 military records available for the last name Mcnertney. For the veterans among your Mcnertney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnertney lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mcnertney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mcnertney in 1966 was 81, and 40 in 2004.

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