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Mcney Family History

Mcney 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: Money, Mcnew, Maney, Mcnay, Mcnee, Mcvey, Mckey, Manley, Haney, Ney

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Where is the Mcney family from?

You can see how Mcney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Mcney families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcney's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mcney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcney. 43% of Mcney men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Mcney women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcney were Truck Driver and School Teacher. .

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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
    43%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Electrician
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • School Teacher
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcney 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Mcney. 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 308 military records available for the last name Mcney. For the veterans among your Mcney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Mcney in 1963 was 76, and 59 in 2004.

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