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Mcknerney Family History

Mcknerney 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: Mcinerney, Mcnerney, Mcenerney, Mckearney, Mceneaney, Mcinerny

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Where is the Mcknerney family from?

You can see how Mcknerney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcknerney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mcknerney families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcknerney's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Mcknerney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcknerney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcknerney ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Mcknerney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcknerney 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Mcknerney. 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 12 military records available for the last name Mcknerney. For the veterans among your Mcknerney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcknerney lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Mcknerney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mcknerney in 1972 was 68, and 102 in 2001.

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