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McNeil Family History
McNeil Genealogy & Family TreeMcNeil is a Scottish name from the Irish isles of Barra, Gigha, Colonsay, and Oronsay. It means "son of Neil," a Gaelic given name that means "champion." The earliest known ancestor--Willelmus Nigelli--was recorded in 1195. Roots for this name can also be found in Ireland. The family motto is Vincere vel mori which means "To conquer or die."
Other spellings include "Mcneill," "McNeal," "McNeall," "MacNeil," "MacNeill," "MacNeal," "MacNeale," "MacNeall," "MacNeille," "MacNiel," and "MacNeel." Notable people with the surname include American football player Freeman McNeil (New York Jets), American actress Kate McNeil (As the World Turns, The House on Sorority Row, Monkey Shines), and American tennis player Lori McNeil. The first McNeil to come to America was Hector McNeil in New Jersey in 1685.
McNeil Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Doris Loraine Mcneil -- --, 1927 March 3, 1988 Pennsylvania
- Jacob Baker Mcneil -- --, 1855 March 4, 1924 Ohio
- Olivia Mcneil -- --, 1877 February 21, 1928 Kentucky
- Edward Milton McNeil -- --, 1896 November 28, 1935 New York
- William Roy (Bill) Mcneil -- --, 1914 October 13, 1969 Kentucky
McNeil Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- John McNeil -- --, 1790 July 16, 1873
- James G Mcneil -- --, 1825 December 0, 1914 Pennsylvania
- Mary Mcneil -- --, 1921 April 0, 1982
- William Wood McNEIL -- --, 1897 March 12, 1899 Arizona
- Catherine Mcneil -- --, 1832 January 11, 1906 Ontario
