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Maneely Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McNeilly . This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


Similar surnames: Meneely, Mcneeley, Mcnelly, Mcnealy, Mckneely, Mcneely, Mcanelly

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Where is the Maneely family from?

You can see how Maneely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maneely family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maneely families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Maneely families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Maneely's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Maneely families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maneely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maneely ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maneely. 60% of Maneely 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
    60%
  • Paid Domestic Duties
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Maneely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maneely 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Maneely. 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 371 military records available for the last name Maneely. For the veterans among your Maneely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maneely lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Maneely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Maneely in 1954 was 44, and 84 in 2004.

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