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Mcailly Family History

Mcailly 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: Mcgill, Mally, Mcevilly, Scally, Mcnally, Maille, Schilly, Mailey

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Where is the Mcailly family from?

You can see how Mcailly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcailly family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1871. The most Mcailly families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Mcailly families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcailly's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mcailly families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcailly 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 11 census records available for the last name Mcailly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcailly 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 Mcailly. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mcailly. For the veterans among your Mcailly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcailly lifespan?

Average Mcailly life expectancy in 1977 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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