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Mcenally Family History

Mcenally 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, Mcanally, Mcinally, Mcevilly, Mcenaney, Mcnall, Mcannally

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Where is the Mcenally family from?

You can see how Mcenally families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcenally family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcenally families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Mcenally families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcenally's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mcenally families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcenally surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcenally ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcenally. 100% of Mcenally men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 817 census records available for the last name Mcenally. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcenally 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Mcenally. 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 126 military records available for the last name Mcenally. For the veterans among your Mcenally ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcenally lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Mcenally life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mcenally in 1970 was 62, and 67 in 2004.

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