The surname McAnaney has so many spelling variations that it has been difficult to follow family lines down through the years, particularly after emigration from Ireland. It is exciting that DNA testing now offers the opportunity to make some connections between branches of the family who spell their surnames differently. I have file drawers full of records relating to McAnaneys, McEneanys, McAneny's, McNinneys, McNenys, etc. and look forward to being able to sort them into distinct branches.