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Mcnanley Family History

Mcnanley 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, Mcnalley, Manley, Mccauley, Mcenaney, Mcnally, Mcginley

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Where is the Mcnanley family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Mcnanley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnanley 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Mcnanley. 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 13 military records available for the last name Mcnanley. For the veterans among your Mcnanley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnanley lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1993, in the United States, Mcnanley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mcnanley in 1983 was 86, and 37 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcnanley 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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