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Macsay Family History

Macsay Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mackay, Maclay, Massey, Massa, Machak, Mackey, Macha, Malay, Mcstay

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Where is the Macsay family from?

You can see how Macsay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macsay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Macsay families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1901 there was 1 Macsay family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macsay's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Macsay families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macsay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Macsay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macsay census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 33 immigration records available for the last name Macsay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Macsay. For the veterans among your Macsay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macsay lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Macsay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Macsay in 1965 was 73, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macsay ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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