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Macneilly Family History

Macneilly 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: Mcneilly, Macneill, Mcnelly, Mcneill, Macneil, Mcneil, Mancilla

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Where is the Macneilly family from?

You can see how Macneilly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macneilly family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Macneilly families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Macneilly family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Macneilly's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Macneilly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macneilly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macneilly ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Macneilly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macneilly 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Macneilly. 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 20 military records available for the last name Macneilly. For the veterans among your Macneilly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macneilly lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Macneilly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Macneilly in 1969 was 63, and 87 in 2004.

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