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Macneal Family History

Macneal Name Meaning

Irish and Scottish: see McNeil.

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


Similar surnames: Mcneal, Macneil, Macneill, Macnab, Mcnealy, Mcneel, Maclean, Mcneil

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Where is the Macneal family from?

You can see how Macneal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macneal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Macneal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Macneal families living in Devon. This was about 27% of all the recorded Macneal's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Macneal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macneal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macneal ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Macneal. 100% of Macneal 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Macneal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macneal 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 468 immigration records available for the last name Macneal. 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 576 military records available for the last name Macneal. For the veterans among your Macneal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macneal lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Macneal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Macneal in 1956 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

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