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Mailay Family History

Mailay 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: Malay, Mailey, Maclay, Bailey, Manley, Marley, Kallay, Maly, Milan

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Where is the Mailay family from?

You can see how Mailay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mailay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Mailay families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Mailay families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mailay's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Mailay families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mailay 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 39 census records available for the last name Mailay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mailay 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Mailay. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mailay. For the veterans among your Mailay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mailay 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mailay

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