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Mcannaly Family History

Mcannaly 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: Mcannally, Mcanally, Mcnealy, Mcdannald, Cannady, Mcanelly, Mcanany

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Where is the Mcannaly family from?

You can see how Mcannaly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcannaly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mcannaly families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there were 2 Mcannaly families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcannaly's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcannaly families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Mcannaly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcannaly 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Mcannaly. 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 38 military records available for the last name Mcannaly. For the veterans among your Mcannaly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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