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Mckneale Family History

Mckneale 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: Mcinvale, Kneale, Mcnealy, Mcneal, Mckeage, Mckneely, Mcknelly

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Where is the Mckneale family from?

You can see how Mckneale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckneale family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mckneale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Mckneale families living in Isle of Man. This was about 91% of all the recorded Mckneale's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Mckneale families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Mckneale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckneale 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mckneale. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mckneale. For the veterans among your Mckneale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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