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Mcnerney Family History

Mcnerney Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McInerney.

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


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Where is the Mcnerney family from?

You can see how Mcnerney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnerney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcnerney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Mcnerney families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Mcnerney's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mcnerney families in 1911.
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What did your Mcnerney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcnerney. 15% of Mcnerney men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Mcnerney women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcnerney were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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
    15%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Mcnerney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnerney 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 Mcnerney. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mcnerney. For the veterans among your Mcnerney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnerney lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mcnerney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mcnerney in 1954 was 56, and 75 in 2004.

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