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Mcnamey Family History

Mcnamey 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: Mcnaney, Mcnamee, Mccamey, Mcnamer, Mckamey, Mcenaney, Mcnally

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Where is the Mcnamey family from?

You can see how Mcnamey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnamey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcnamey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 5 Mcnamey families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcnamey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcnamey families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Mcnamey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnamey 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Mcnamey. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mcnamey. For the veterans among your Mcnamey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcnamey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcnamey

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