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Mcnel Family History

Mcnel 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: Mcneil, Mcnew, Mcnee, Mcneal, Mcniel, Mcneel, Mandel, Mengel, Mantel

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Where is the Mcnel family from?

You can see how Mcnel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcnel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 3 Mcnel families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcnel's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcnel families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcnel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Mcnel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnel 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Mcnel. 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 11 military records available for the last name Mcnel. For the veterans among your Mcnel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnel lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Mcnel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mcnel in 1975 was 56, and 69 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcnel 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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