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Mcneel Family History

Mcneel Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McNeil.

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


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Where is the Mcneel family from?

You can see how Mcneel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcneel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcneel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Mcneel families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Mcneel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mcneel families in 1891.
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What did your Mcneel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcneel. 30% of Mcneel men worked as a Farmer and 26% of Mcneel women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcneel were Salesman and Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    26%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Operator
    8%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Mcneel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcneel 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 542 immigration records available for the last name Mcneel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcneel. For the veterans among your Mcneel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcneel lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mcneel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Mcneel in 1953 was 41, and 67 in 2004.

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