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Mcnierney Family History

Mcnierney 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, Mcinerney, Mcnearney, Mcenerney, Cerney, Mckinney, Tierney

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Where is the Mcnierney family from?

You can see how Mcnierney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnierney family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcnierney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Mcnierney families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcnierney's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mcnierney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcnierney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcnierney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Box Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcnierney. 50% of Mcnierney men worked as a Box Maker. .

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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

  • Box Maker
    50%
  • Jarming
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcnierney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnierney 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Mcnierney. 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 201 military records available for the last name Mcnierney. For the veterans among your Mcnierney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnierney lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mcnierney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mcnierney in 1961 was 42, and 71 in 2004.

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