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Mcnease Family History

Mcnease Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish: variant of McNeese.

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


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Where is the Mcnease family from?

You can see how Mcnease families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnease family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcnease families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Mcnease families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mcnease's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcnease families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcnease surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcnease ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcnease. 56% of Mcnease 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
    56%
  • Farmer
    45%

What Mcnease family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 978 census records available for the last name Mcnease. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnease 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Mcnease. 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 321 military records available for the last name Mcnease. For the veterans among your Mcnease ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnease lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Mcnease life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mcnease in 1959 was 43, and 55 in 2004.

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