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Meneely Family History

Meneely Surname Meaning

Irish (Antrim): variant of McNeilly.

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


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Where is the Meneely family from?

You can see how Meneely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meneely family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meneely families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Meneely families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Meneely's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Meneely families in 1911.
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What did your Meneely ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Meneely. 100% of Meneely 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 Meneely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Meneely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meneely 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Meneely. 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 671 military records available for the last name Meneely. For the veterans among your Meneely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meneely lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Meneely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Meneely in 1942 was 30, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meneely 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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