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Mcnealy Family History

Mcnealy Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of McNeilly.

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


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Where is the Mcnealy family from?

You can see how Mcnealy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnealy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcnealy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Mcnealy families living in New Brunswick. This was about 83% of all the recorded Mcnealy's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mcnealy families in 1911.
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What did your Mcnealy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcnealy. 37% of Mcnealy men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Mcnealy women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcnealy were Proprietor and Clerk.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Proprietor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

What Mcnealy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Mcnealy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnealy 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Mcnealy. 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 Mcnealy. For the veterans among your Mcnealy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnealy lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mcnealy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mcnealy in 1955 was 21, and 72 in 2004.

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