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Macnaly Family History

Macnaly 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: Machala, Mcnally, Manalo, Mcnary, Manary, Mcnay, Mcnall, Mackall

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Where is the Macnaly family from?

You can see how Macnaly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macnaly family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Macnaly families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Macnaly's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Macnaly families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Macnaly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macnaly 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Macnaly. 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 2 military records available for the last name Macnaly. For the veterans among your Macnaly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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