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Mcnett Name Meaning

Possibly an altered form of Irish McNutt .

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


Similar surnames: Mcnatt, Mcnew, Minett, Mcnee, Carnett, Mcneil, Mcnutt, Annett

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Where is the Mcnett family from?

You can see how Mcnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcnett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Mcnett families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mcnett's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mcnett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcnett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcnett. 36% of Mcnett men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Mcnett women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcnett were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    19%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mcnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnett 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Mcnett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcnett. For the veterans among your Mcnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnett lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mcnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mcnett in 1945 was 24, and 71 in 2004.

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