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Mcnolly Family History

Mcnolly 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: Mcnally, Mcnelly, Mccolly, Mccolley, Mcneely, Mcnulty, Mcnall, Mccoll

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Where is the Mcnolly family from?

You can see how Mcnolly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnolly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcnolly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mcnolly family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcnolly's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Mcnolly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcnolly 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 Mcnolly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcnolly. 100% of Mcnolly women worked as an Incapacitated.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    100%

What Mcnolly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Mcnolly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnolly 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Mcnolly. 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 20 military records available for the last name Mcnolly. For the veterans among your Mcnolly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnolly lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Mcnolly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mcnolly in 1977 was 76, and 101 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcnolly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcnolly 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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