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Mcneally Family History

Mcneally 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, Mcnelly, Mcnealy, Mcneilly, Mcneely, Mcneary, Mcnall

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Where is the Mcneally family from?

You can see how Mcneally families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcneally family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcneally families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Mcneally families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcneally's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Mcneally families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcneally surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcneally ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tennant and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcneally. 34% of Mcneally men worked as a Tennant and 100% of Mcneally women worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Tennant
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Mcneally family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 857 census records available for the last name Mcneally. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcneally 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Mcneally. 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 156 military records available for the last name Mcneally. For the veterans among your Mcneally ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcneally lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mcneally life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Mcneally in 1963 was 70, and 89 in 2003.

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