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Macneil Family History

Macneil Surname Meaning

Irish and Scottish: see McNeil.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Macneil family from?

You can see how Macneil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macneil family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macneil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Macneil families living in Sussex. This was about 53% of all the recorded Macneil's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Macneil families in 1891.
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What did your Macneil ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Electrical Engineer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Macneil. 100% of Macneil men worked as an Electrical Engineer and 100% of Macneil women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Electrical Engineer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Macneil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macneil 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Macneil. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Macneil. For the veterans among your Macneil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macneil lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Macneil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Macneil in 1945 was 37, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macneil 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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