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Mcnellis Family History

Mcnellis Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McNelis.

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


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Where is the Mcnellis family from?

You can see how Mcnellis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnellis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcnellis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Mcnellis families living in Northumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcnellis's in United Kingdom. Northumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Mcnellis families in 1891.
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What did your Mcnellis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcnellis. 100% of Mcnellis 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Mcnellis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnellis 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 712 immigration records available for the last name Mcnellis. 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 929 military records available for the last name Mcnellis. For the veterans among your Mcnellis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnellis lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mcnellis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcnellis in 1956 was 54, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcnellis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcnellis 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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