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Mc Neir Family History

Mc Neir 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: Mcnair, Mcneil, Mcneer, Mcnear, Miner, Schneid, Manner, Mclear

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Where is the Mc Neir family from?

You can see how Mc Neir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Neir family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Neir families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Mc Neir families living in Maryland. This was about 27% of all the recorded Mc Neir's in USA. Maryland and 2 other states had the highest population of Mc Neir families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Neir 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 Mc Neir ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mc Neir. 58% of Mc Neir men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mc Neir women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mc Neir were Farmer and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Mc Neir family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Mc Neir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Neir 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Mc Neir. 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 44 military records available for the last name Mc Neir. For the veterans among your Mc Neir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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