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Mac Neal Family History

Mac Neal 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: Macneal, Mcneal, Macneil, Mackrell, Mcneil, Mangal, Macina, Mczeal

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Where is the Mac Neal family from?

You can see how Mac Neal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mac Neal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mac Neal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Mac Neal families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mac Neal's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mac Neal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mac Neal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mac Neal ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mac Neal. 100% of Mac Neal men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mac Neal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mac Neal 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Mac Neal. 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 363 military records available for the last name Mac Neal. For the veterans among your Mac Neal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mac Neal lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1994, in the United States, Mac Neal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mac Neal in 1988 was 79, and 84 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mac Neal 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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