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Mcanay Family History

Mcanay 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: Mcnay, Mcanany, Canal, Mcadam, Candy, Manas, Malay, Manak, Mcstay

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Where is the Mcanay family from?

You can see how Mcanay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcanay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcanay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Mcanay family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcanay's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Mcanay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcanay 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 63 census records available for the last name Mcanay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcanay 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mcanay. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mcanay. For the veterans among your Mcanay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcanay lifespan?

Average Mcanay life expectancy in 1978 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcanay 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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