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Mcneeley Family History

Mcneeley Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of McNeilly.

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


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Where is the Mcneeley family from?

You can see how Mcneeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcneeley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcneeley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Mcneeley families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mcneeley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcneeley families in 1891.
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What did your Mcneeley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcneeley. 22% of Mcneeley men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Mcneeley women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcneeley were Salesman and 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
    22%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Farm Hand
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Mcneeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcneeley 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 664 immigration records available for the last name Mcneeley. 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 Mcneeley. For the veterans among your Mcneeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcneeley lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mcneeley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Mcneeley in 1960 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

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