Origins of the McNiell surname
About the McNiells
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Interesting facts about Mcniell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Mcniell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1881.
Who were Mcniells most likely to marry?
Mc Niells
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Our tell us which families married Mcniells.
What are the most common Mcniell first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Mcniells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mcniells in 1921
Annuitant
6
F S
5
Laundress
5
Living On Own Means
5
Dressmaker
4
Common male occupations for Mcniells in 1921
Coal Miner
13
Mason
7
Farm Labourer
6
Coach Maker
4
Farmer
4
