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Mcknespiey Family History

Mcknespiey 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: Mcinerney, Mckelvey, Mcchesney, Mckenzie, Mckearney, Mcnelley

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Where is the Mcknespiey family from?

You can see how Mcknespiey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcknespiey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Mcknespiey families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcknespiey's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mcknespiey families in 1891.
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What did your Mcknespiey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Factory Handbiscuits was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcknespiey. 50% of Mcknespiey women worked as a Factory Handbiscuits.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Factory Handbiscuits
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Mcknespiey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Mcknespiey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcknespiey 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 Mcknespiey. 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 21 military records available for the last name Mcknespiey. For the veterans among your Mcknespiey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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