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Mcnella Family History

Mcnella 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: Manella, Minella, Mcnelly, Vanella, Mcneil, Rinella, Morella, Minelli

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Where is the Mcnella family from?

You can see how Mcnella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnella family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcnella families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mcnella family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcnella's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcnella families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcnella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Mcnella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnella 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Mcnella. 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 42 military records available for the last name Mcnella. For the veterans among your Mcnella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnella lifespan?

Average Mcnella life expectancy in 1998 was 41 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcnella 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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