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Mcnames Family History

Mcnames Name 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: Mcnamee, Mcnamer, Mcnaney, Mcamis, Mccamey, Mckamey, Mcnees, Mcnamar

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Where is the Mcnames family from?

You can see how Mcnames families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnames family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcnames families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Mcnames families living in New Brunswick. This was about 53% of all the recorded Mcnames's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mcnames families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcnames surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcnames ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcnames. 38% of Mcnames men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Shipping Clerk
    25%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcnames. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnames 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Mcnames. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 264 military records available for the last name Mcnames. For the veterans among your Mcnames ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnames lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mcnames life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mcnames in 1954 was 56, and 82 in 2004.

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