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Mccneil Family History

Mccneil 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: Mcneil, Macneil, Mcneal, Mcneill, Mcneel, Macneal, Macneill

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Where is the Mccneil family from?

You can see how Mccneil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccneil family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1851. The most Mccneil families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Mccneil families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccneil's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mccneil families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Mccneil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccneil 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mccneil. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mccneil. For the veterans among your Mccneil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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