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Mcnalis Family History

Mcnalis 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: Mcnelis, Mcnair, Malis, Mcnally, Mcdaris, Mcamis, Mcnall, Mcfalls

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Where is the Mcnalis family from?

You can see how Mcnalis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnalis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcnalis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Mcnalis family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcnalis's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mcnalis families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcnalis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcnalis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcnalis. 100% of Mcnalis men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Mcnalis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Mcnalis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnalis 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Mcnalis. 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 27 military records available for the last name Mcnalis. For the veterans among your Mcnalis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnalis lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Mcnalis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mcnalis in 1979 was 57, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcnalis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcnalis 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.

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