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Macneir Family History

Macneir 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: Macnair, Macneil, Mcnair, Mcneil, Manner, Macher, Maner, Marner

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Where is the Macneir family from?

You can see how Macneir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macneir family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Macneir families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Macneir family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Macneir's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Macneir families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macneir 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 99 census records available for the last name Macneir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macneir 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 Macneir. 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 17 military records available for the last name Macneir. For the veterans among your Macneir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macneir lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Macneir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Macneir in 1967 was 57, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macneir 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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