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Mcniel Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of McNeil .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mcneel, Mcneill, Mcneal, Mcnish, Daniel, Mctier, Mcdoniel, Niel

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Where is the Mcniel family from?

You can see how Mcniel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcniel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcniel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 47 Mcniel families living in New York. This was about 41% of all the recorded Mcniel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mcniel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcniel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcniel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcniel. 25% of Mcniel men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Mcniel women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcniel were Salesman and Maid. .

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Maid
    6%
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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Mcniel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcniel 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcniel. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Mcniel. For the veterans among your Mcniel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcniel lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Mcniel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mcniel in 1947 was 45, and 75 in 2004.

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