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Meneilly Family History

Meneilly 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: Mcneilly, Mendillo, Mcnelly, Mcneill, Meneley, Meneely, Neill

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Where is the Meneilly family from?

You can see how Meneilly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meneilly family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Meneilly families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Meneilly families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meneilly's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Meneilly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meneilly 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 Meneilly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meneilly. 50% of Meneilly men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Meneilly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 622 census records available for the last name Meneilly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meneilly 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Meneilly. 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 67 military records available for the last name Meneilly. For the veterans among your Meneilly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meneilly lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Meneilly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Meneilly in 1968 was 87, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meneilly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meneilly 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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