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    Were We Neils, McNeils or O’Neils?

    ByBill Neil 23 October 202413 February 2025

    The Problem The question of the original name of the family arises principally because of the use of several variations in the name in the early years of our study. In researching the Neils (unlike the Ramsays), it soon becomes apparent that the surname, Neil, is very fluid. People can be referred to as Neill,…

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