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Mcneiss Family History

Mcneiss 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: Mcneish, Mcneil, Mcnelis, Mcleish, Mcneese, Neiss, Meiss, Mcneill

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Where is the Mcneiss family from?

You can see how Mcneiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcneiss family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Mcneiss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 9 Mcneiss families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcneiss's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mcneiss families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Mcneiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcneiss 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mcneiss. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mcneiss. For the veterans among your Mcneiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcneiss 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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