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Mcnee Name Meaning

Scottish and Irish: variant of McNay .

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


Similar surnames: Mcgee, Mcnay, Nee, Mcbee, Mcafee, Mcphee, Mcaree, Mee, Magee, Mcatee

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Where is the Mcnee family from?

You can see how Mcnee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcnee families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1840 there were 5 Mcnee families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Mcnee's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mcnee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcnee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcnee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcnee. 34% of Mcnee men worked as a Farmer and 42% of Mcnee women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcnee were Bookkeeper and Winder. .

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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%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    42%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Winder
    17%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Mcnee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnee 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcnee. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcnee. For the veterans among your Mcnee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnee lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mcnee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Mcnee in 1962 was 79, and 79 in 2004.

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