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Mcnuer Family History

Mcnuer 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: Mcneer, Mander, Minter, Manser, Manger, Mcnair, Manuel, Miner, Mincer

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Where is the Mcnuer family from?

You can see how Mcnuer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnuer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcnuer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Mcnuer family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcnuer's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Mcnuer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcnuer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcnuer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mcnuer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Mcnuer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnuer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mcnuer. 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 52 military records available for the last name Mcnuer. For the veterans among your Mcnuer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnuer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Mcnuer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mcnuer in 1973 was 73, and 67 in 1994.

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