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Cneill Family History

Cneill 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: Neill, Mcneill, Knell, Mcneil, Nell, Antill, Snell, Canell, Nill

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Where is the Cneill family from?

You can see how Cneill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cneill family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Cneill families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1920 there was 1 Cneill family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Cneill's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Cneill families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cneill 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 91 census records available for the last name Cneill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cneill 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Cneill. 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 15 military records available for the last name Cneill. For the veterans among your Cneill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cneill lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1983, in the United States, Cneill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Cneill in 1974 was 67, and 91 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cneill 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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