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Mcheely Family History

Mcheely Surname 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: Mcneely, Mcfeely, Cheely, Mchenry, Scheel, Mckeel, Creely, Mcnelly

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Where is the Mcheely family from?

You can see how Mcheely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcheely family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Mcheely families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Mcheely families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcheely's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcheely families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcheely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Mcheely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcheely 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mcheely. 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 16 military records available for the last name Mcheely. For the veterans among your Mcheely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcheely

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