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Mcnellage Family History

Mcnellage 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, Mckellar, Minella, Mcnelley, Mcnelly, Mclelland, Mckeage

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Where is the Mcnellage family from?

You can see how Mcnellage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnellage family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcnellage families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 15 Mcnellage families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Mcnellage's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcnellage families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcnellage surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcnellage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcnellage. 100% of Mcnellage men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Mcnellage family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Mcnellage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnellage 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Mcnellage. 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 33 military records available for the last name Mcnellage. For the veterans among your Mcnellage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnellage lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Mcnellage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mcnellage in 1961 was 61, and 15 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcnellage

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcnellage 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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