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Mcneff Family History

Mcneff Surname Meaning

Irish and Scottish: variant of McNiff.

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


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Where is the Mcneff family from?

You can see how Mcneff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcneff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcneff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Mcneff families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mcneff's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mcneff families in 1891.
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What did your Mcneff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcneff. 100% of Mcneff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcneff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcneff 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Mcneff. 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 625 military records available for the last name Mcneff. For the veterans among your Mcneff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcneff lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mcneff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcneff in 1952 was 49, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcneff 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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