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Mckneely Family History

Mckneely Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of McNeilly.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mckneely family from?

You can see how Mckneely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckneely family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckneely families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Mckneely families living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mckneely's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Mckneely families in 1840.
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What did your Mckneely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mckneely. 72% of Mckneely men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mckneely women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    72%
  • Manager
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Mckneely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mckneely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckneely 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Mckneely. 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 249 military records available for the last name Mckneely. For the veterans among your Mckneely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckneely lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Mckneely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Mckneely in 1959 was 64, and 65 in 2004.

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