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Mcanlis Family History

Mcanlis 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: Manis, Malis, Mcnelis, Canlas, Mcinnis, Callis, Mcamis, Mallis

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Where is the Mcanlis family from?

You can see how Mcanlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcanlis family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcanlis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Mcanlis families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcanlis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mcanlis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcanlis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Mcanlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcanlis 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Mcanlis. 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 57 military records available for the last name Mcanlis. For the veterans among your Mcanlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcanlis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mcanlis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mcanlis in 1964 was 82, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcanlis 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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