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Mcknelly Family History

Mcknelly Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McNelly.

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


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Where is the Mcknelly family from?

You can see how Mcknelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcknelly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcknelly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Mcknelly families living in Illinois. This was about 74% of all the recorded Mcknelly's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mcknelly families in 1880.
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What did your Mcknelly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcknelly. 100% of Mcknelly men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 610 census records available for the last name Mcknelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcknelly 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Mcknelly. 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 104 military records available for the last name Mcknelly. For the veterans among your Mcknelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcknelly lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Mcknelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Mcknelly in 1942 was 58, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcknelly 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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