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Macneel Family History

Macneel Surname 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: Mcneel, Macneal, Macneil, Mandel, Mantel, Manuel, Mangel, Mcneil

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Where is the Macneel family from?

You can see how Macneel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macneel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Macneel families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Macneel families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Macneel's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Macneel families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macneel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1891
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What Macneel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Macneel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macneel 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Macneel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Macneel. For the veterans among your Macneel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macneel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Macneel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Macneel in 1960 was 53, and 62 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macneel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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