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Mcneese Family History

Mcneese Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Naois a patronymic from a short form of the personal name Aonghus see Angus after the loss of gh caused compensatory lengthening of the second syllable.

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


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Where is the Mcneese family from?

You can see how Mcneese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcneese family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcneese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Mcneese families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mcneese's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcneese families in 1891.
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What did your Mcneese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcneese. 33% of Mcneese men worked as a Farmer and 35% of Mcneese women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcneese were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    35%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Seamstress
    11%

What Mcneese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mcneese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcneese 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Mcneese. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mcneese. For the veterans among your Mcneese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcneese lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Mcneese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mcneese in 1950 was 45, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcneese 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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