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Mcknally Family History

Mcknally 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: Mcnally, Mcanally, Mcinally, Mcknelly, Mcnall, Mcannally, Mcnelly

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Where is the Mcknally family from?

You can see how Mcknally families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcknally family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1880. The most Mcknally families were found in USA in 1840. In 1871 there was 1 Mcknally family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcknally's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mcknally families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Mcknally. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcknally 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mcknally. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mcknally. For the veterans among your Mcknally ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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