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Macneilly Family History

Macneilly 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, Macneill, Mcnelly, Mcneill, Macneil, Mcneil, Mancilla

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Where is the Macneilly family from?

You can see how Macneilly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macneilly family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Macneilly families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Macneilly family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macneilly's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Macneilly families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Macneilly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macneilly 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Macneilly. 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 20 military records available for the last name Macneilly. For the veterans among your Macneilly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macneilly lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Macneilly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Macneilly in 1969 was 63, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macneilly 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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