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Macneill Name Meaning

Irish and Scottish: see McNeil.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Macneil, Mcneill, Macneal, Macgill, Mcneil, Mcneilly, Mcneal

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Where is the Macneill family from?

You can see how Macneill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macneill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macneill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Macneill families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 38% of all the recorded Macneill's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Macneill families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macneill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macneill ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Macneill. 48% of Macneill men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Macneill women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Macneill were Student and Saleswoman. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Labourer
    9%
  • Student
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Saleswoman
    23%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Macneill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macneill 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Macneill. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Macneill. For the veterans among your Macneill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macneill lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Macneill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Macneill in 1952 was 48, and 79 in 2004.

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