This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Maneill family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Maneill Family History

Maneill 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: Manwill, Mancill, Mcneill, Macneill, Mansell, Neill, Mcneil, Mandile

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Maneill family from?

You can see how Maneill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maneill family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1911. The most Maneill families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1901 there were 5 Maneill families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maneill's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Maneill families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maneill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Maneill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Maneill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maneill census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Maneill

Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Maneill. 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.

View all Maneill immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Maneill. For the veterans among your Maneill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Maneill military records

You've only scratched the surface of Maneill family history

Discover More

What is the average Maneill lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maneill 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maneill

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Maneill family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial