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Mcninney Family History

Mcninney 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: Mckinney, Mcnaney, Mcginley, Mcgivney, Mcwhinney, Mckinley, Mcgibney

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Where is the Mcninney family from?

You can see how Mcninney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcninney family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcninney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mcninney family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mcninney's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Mcninney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcninney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcninney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcninney. 100% of Mcninney men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Mcninney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Mcninney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcninney 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mcninney. 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 103 military records available for the last name Mcninney. For the veterans among your Mcninney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcninney lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mcninney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mcninney in 1955 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcninney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcninney 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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