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Mcathay Family History

Mcathay 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: Mathai, Mcstay, Mathey, Cathey, Mathy, Mcaulay, Mcalhany, Athy

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Where is the Mcathay family from?

You can see how Mcathay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcathay family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mcathay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Mcathay families living in Durham. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcathay's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mcathay families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Mcathay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcathay 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mcathay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcathay. For the veterans among your Mcathay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcathay lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcathay

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