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Mcneff Name Meaning

Irish and Scottish: variant of McNiff .

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


Similar surnames: Mcniff, Mcneal, Neff, Mcnear, Mckey, Mcneer, Mcgoff, Mcneil, Mcnee

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Where is the Mcneff family from?

You can see how Mcneff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcneff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcneff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Mcneff families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mcneff's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mcneff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcneff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcneff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcneff. 27% of Mcneff men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Mcneff women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcneff were Accountant and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Accountant
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Wife
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcneff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcneff 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Mcneff. 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 625 military records available for the last name Mcneff. For the veterans among your Mcneff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcneff lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mcneff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcneff in 1952 was 49, and 88 in 2004.

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