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Ocneil Family History

Ocneil 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: Mcneil, Neil, Mcneal, Mcneill, Mcneel, Macneil, O'neil, Neal, Neill

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Where is the Ocneil family from?

You can see how Ocneil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ocneil family name was found in the UK, and Scotland in 1891. The most Ocneil families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Ocneil families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ocneil's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ocneil families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Ocneil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ocneil 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ocneil. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ocneil. For the veterans among your Ocneil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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