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Mcniel Family History

Mcniel Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McNeil.

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


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Where is the Mcniel family from?

You can see how Mcniel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcniel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcniel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 42 Mcniel families living in Yorkshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Mcniel's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mcniel families in 1891.
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What did your Mcniel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcniel. 100% of Mcniel men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Mcniel 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    11%

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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Mcniel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcniel 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcniel. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Mcniel. For the veterans among your Mcniel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcniel lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Mcniel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mcniel in 1947 was 45, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcniel 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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