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Mcaby Family History

Mcaby 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: May, Mosby, Maly, Raby, Carby, Mcnabb, Mabey, Cady, Swaby, Mccoy

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Where is the Mcaby family from?

You can see how Mcaby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcaby family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcaby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 3 Mcaby families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcaby's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mcaby families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcaby 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 90 census records available for the last name Mcaby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcaby 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mcaby. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mcaby. For the veterans among your Mcaby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcaby lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcaby 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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