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Mcneb Family History

Mcneb 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: Mcnew, Mcnee, Mcnab, Mones, Mynes, Miner, Mcneil, Mcnabb, Money

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Where is the Mcneb family from?

You can see how Mcneb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcneb family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Mcneb families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 10 Mcneb families living in Perthshire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Mcneb's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mcneb families in 1841.
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What did your Mcneb ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcneb. 100% of Mcneb men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Mcneb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcneb 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Mcneb. 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 11 military records available for the last name Mcneb. For the veterans among your Mcneb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcneb lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcneb 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 Mcneb

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