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Meneley Name Meaning

Irish (northern): probably a variant of McNeilly .

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


Similar surnames: Mcnelley, Meneely, Mcneeley, Mcnelly, Melley, Hensley, Meeler

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Where is the Meneley family from?

You can see how Meneley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meneley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meneley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Meneley families living in Staffordshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Meneley's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Meneley families in 1891.
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What did your Meneley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meneley. 42% of Meneley men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Meneley women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meneley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meneley 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Meneley. 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 256 military records available for the last name Meneley. For the veterans among your Meneley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meneley lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Meneley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Meneley in 1960 was 71, and 75 in 2004.

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