one clan, diverse roots

CLAN MACNEIL

association of america

What we do

Heritage & Culture

Scotland’s culture can be traced back almost a thousand years and it’s just as alive today as it has ever been.

Gatherings & Games

We celebrate our proud Scottish heritage through friendly association, the promotion of traditions and culture, and the sharing of information.

Genealogy & History

Our research extends from the roots of the Clan to the present-day life of the Macneils. Join us as we explore the clan Macneil around the world.

ABOUT US

Clan MacNeil Association of America

We celebrate our proud Scottish heritage through friendly association, the promotion of traditions and culture, and the sharing of information.

Latest Posts

Growing the Clan Tree Why We Need More Testers wide
Growing the Clan Tree: Why We Need More Testers
If you’ve already taken a Y-DNA test, that’s a great start—but the real power of DNA comes from numbers. More testers = more branches on the tree = more answers for all of us. This...
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Can DNA Solve a Mystery? Using Y-DNA for Brick Walls and Unknowns
Every family has a mystery. Maybe there’s a missing father in the records. A sudden surname change. A cousin with no known link. Or a family legend about being descended from Scottish...
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Big Y-700 vs
Big Y-700 vs. Y-37: Which Test Should You Take (and When)?
If you’ve looked at Y-DNA testing, you’ve probably run into two common options: Y-37 and Big Y-700. But what’s the difference—and which one should you actually take? Let’s cut through...
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