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Mcnery Family History

Mcnery 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: Mcenery, Mcneary, Mcnary, Miner, Mcneil, Manera, Money, Mery, Mandery

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Where is the Mcnery family from?

You can see how Mcnery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnery family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcnery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Mcnery families living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mcnery's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Mcnery families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcnery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcnery ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Mcnery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnery 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Mcnery. 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 40 military records available for the last name Mcnery. For the veterans among your Mcnery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnery lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Mcnery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mcnery in 1977 was 68, and 81 in 1995.

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