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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 1911 there was 1 Maneely family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Maneely's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Maneely families in 1911.
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What did your Maneely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maneely. 25% of Maneely men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Maneely women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maneely were Clerk and Housekeeper. .

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Foreman
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
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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 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 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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