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Mcknely Family History

Mcknely 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: Mckneely, Mcknelly, Mcneely, Mcenery, Mckell, Mcfeely, Mckeel, Makely

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Where is the Mcknely family from?

You can see how Mcknely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcknely family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mcknely family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcknely's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Mcknely families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Mcknely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcknely 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Mcknely. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mcknely. For the veterans among your Mcknely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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