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Mcneles Family History

Mcneles 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: Mcnelis, Mcnees, Meneses, Mcneese, Menezes, Mireles, Mcnee, Mcnelley

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Where is the Mcneles family from?

You can see how Mcneles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcneles family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mcneles families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Mcneles families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Mcneles's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcneles families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Mcneles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcneles 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Mcneles. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mcneles. For the veterans among your Mcneles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcneles lifespan?

Average Mcneles life expectancy in 1971 was 71 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcneles ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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