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Macneilage Family History

Macneilage 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: Macneill, Macneil, Mcneil, Mandile, Mainella, Manella, Mainville

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Where is the Macneilage family from?

You can see how Macneilage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macneilage family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Macneilage families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Macneilage families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macneilage's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Macneilage families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Macneilage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macneilage 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Macneilage. 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 46 military records available for the last name Macneilage. For the veterans among your Macneilage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macneilage lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Macneilage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Macneilage in 1969 was 86, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macneilage 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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