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Mckniley Family History

Mckniley 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: Mckinley, Mcknelly, Manley, Mckinney, Mackley, Mccauley, Ackley

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Where is the Mckniley family from?

You can see how Mckniley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckniley family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Mckniley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1901 there was 1 Mckniley family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckniley's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Mckniley families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Mckniley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckniley 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mckniley. 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 military records available for the last name Mckniley. For the veterans among your Mckniley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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