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Mcnellan Family History

Mcnellan Surname Meaning

from Mac Nialláin 'son of Niallán' diminutive of Niall. Compare Irish Nealon.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Mcnellan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnellan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcnellan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 3 Mcnellan families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcnellan's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Mcnellan families in 1911.
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There are 539 census records available for the last name Mcnellan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnellan 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Mcnellan. 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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There are 44 military records available for the last name Mcnellan. For the veterans among your Mcnellan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnellan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Mcnellan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mcnellan in 1968 was 68, and 80 in 2003.

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