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Macnally Family History

Macnally 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: Mcnally, Mcnall, Mackall, Mcanally, Mcinally, Mcannally, Mcnelly

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Where is the Macnally family from?

You can see how Macnally families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macnally family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macnally families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Macnally families living in Iowa. This was about 42% of all the recorded Macnally's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Macnally families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macnally surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macnally ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Asst To Manager and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Macnally. 100% of Macnally men worked as an Asst To Manager and 100% of Macnally women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Asst To Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Macnally. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macnally 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Macnally. 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 209 military records available for the last name Macnally. For the veterans among your Macnally ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macnally lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Macnally life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Macnally in 1958 was 29, and 74 in 2004.

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