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Mcnarey Family History

Mcnarey 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: Mcnaney, Mcnary, Mccarey, Mcgarey, Carey, Mcenaney, Mcgarvey, Mccary

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Where is the Mcnarey family from?

You can see how Mcnarey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnarey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mcnarey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 8 Mcnarey families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcnarey's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Mcnarey families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcnarey 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 298 census records available for the last name Mcnarey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnarey 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Mcnarey. 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 40 military records available for the last name Mcnarey. For the veterans among your Mcnarey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnarey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcnarey 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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