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Mcneary Family History

Mcneary Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Náradhaigh a patronymic from the personal name Náradhach probably a derivative of nárach ‘modest’.

See also Neary.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcneary family from?

You can see how Mcneary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcneary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcneary families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mcneary families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcneary's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcneary families in 1891.
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What did your Mcneary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcneary. 24% of Mcneary men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Attendant
    16%

What Mcneary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcneary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcneary 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Mcneary. 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 363 military records available for the last name Mcneary. For the veterans among your Mcneary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcneary lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Mcneary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mcneary in 1950 was 54, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcneary 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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