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Mcneish Family History

Mcneish Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McNeese.

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


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Where is the Mcneish family from?

You can see how Mcneish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcneish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcneish families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 4 Mcneish families living in British Columbia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Mcneish's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Mcneish families in 1911.
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What did your Mcneish ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcneish. 100% of Mcneish men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Mcneish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mcneish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcneish 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcneish. 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 766 military records available for the last name Mcneish. For the veterans among your Mcneish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcneish lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mcneish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mcneish in 1958 was 38, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcneish 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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