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Mcgennely Family History

Mcgennely 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: Mcgeeney, Mckenney, Mcconnell, Mckinney, Mcneely, Mcenaney, Mcginley

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Where is the Mcgennely family from?

You can see how Mcgennely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgennely family name was found in Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Mcgennely families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Mcgennely families living in Dumfries-shire. This was about 93% of all the recorded Mcgennely's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Mcgennely families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Mcgennely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgennely 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Mcgennely. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcgennely. For the veterans among your Mcgennely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgennely lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgennely 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcgennely

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