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Mc Neely Family History

Mc Neely 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: Mcneely, Mckneely, Mcfeely, Mcnelly, Mcnealy, Mcneeley, Mcanelly

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Where is the Mc Neely family from?

You can see how Mc Neely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Neely family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Neely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 179 Mc Neely families living in Indiana. This was about 21% of all the recorded Mc Neely's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Mc Neely families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Neely 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 Mc Neely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mc Neely. 22% of Mc Neely men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Mc Neely women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mc Neely were Salesman and Cook.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Miner
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    11%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Typist
    7%
  • Cook
    6%

What Mc Neely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mc Neely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Neely 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Mc Neely. 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 945 military records available for the last name Mc Neely. For the veterans among your Mc Neely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Neely lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mc Neely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mc Neely in 1965 was 72, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mc Neely

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Neely 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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