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Macneilan Family History

Macneilan 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: Maclellan, Macneill, Macneil, Mcneil, Mcclellan, Neilan, Mainella

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Where is the Macneilan family from?

You can see how Macneilan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macneilan family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Macneilan family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Macneilan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Macneilan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Macneilan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macneilan 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Macneilan. 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 military records available for the last name Macneilan. For the veterans among your Macneilan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macneilan lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1995, in the United States, Macneilan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Macneilan in 1983 was 92, and 82 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macneilan 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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