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Mcnully Family History

Mcnully 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, Mcnulty, Mcnelly, Mccully, Mcneely, Mcculla, Cully, Scully

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Where is the Mcnully family from?

You can see how Mcnully families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnully family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcnully families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Mcnully families living in Lancashire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Mcnully's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcnully families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcnully surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcnully ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcnully. 100% of Mcnully men worked as a Farm Labourer and 100% of Mcnully 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

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mcnully family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcnully. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnully 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 607 immigration records available for the last name Mcnully. 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 266 military records available for the last name Mcnully. For the veterans among your Mcnully ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnully lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mcnully life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcnully in 1964 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcnully 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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