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Mckneal Family History

Mckneal 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: Mcneal, Mcneil, Mczeal, Mckell, Mikeal, Mckeel, Mckean, Mcnealy

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Where is the Mckneal family from?

You can see how Mckneal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckneal family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckneal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mckneal family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckneal's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Mckneal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckneal 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 98 census records available for the last name Mckneal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckneal 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mckneal. 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 11 military records available for the last name Mckneal. For the veterans among your Mckneal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckneal lifespan?

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