This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Mckenelley family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mckenelley Family History

Mckenelley 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: Mcnelley, Mcknelly, Mckelvey, Mckinley, Mcnelly, Mcneeley, Mckneely

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mckenelley family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckenelley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Family Insights Distribution Map
Sorry, we couldn't find geographic distribution information for Mckenelley.

Search for another surname

Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Mckenelley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mckenelley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckenelley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Mckenelley

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Mckenelley. 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.

View all Mckenelley immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mckenelley. For the veterans among your Mckenelley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mckenelley military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mckenelley family history

Discover More

What is the average Mckenelley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckenelley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mckenelley

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mckenelley family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial