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Mcnairy Family History

Mcnairy Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McNeary.

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


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Where is the Mcnairy family from?

You can see how Mcnairy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnairy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcnairy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Mcnairy families living in Tennessee. This was about 78% of all the recorded Mcnairy's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Mcnairy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcnairy 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 Mcnairy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcnairy. 54% of Mcnairy men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Mcnairy women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcnairy were Salesman and School Teacher.

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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
    54%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Laundress
    29%
  • School Teacher
    29%

What Mcnairy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcnairy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnairy 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Mcnairy. 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 714 military records available for the last name Mcnairy. For the veterans among your Mcnairy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnairy lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mcnairy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcnairy in 1958 was 49, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcnairy 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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