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Mceay Family History

Mceay 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: Mckay, Mcnay, Mccay, Mcray, Mcvay, Mclay, Mcbay, May, Mclean, Mcevoy

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Where is the Mceay family from?

You can see how Mceay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mceay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mceay families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Mceay families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mceay's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Mceay families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Mceay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mceay 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Mceay. 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 12 military records available for the last name Mceay. For the veterans among your Mceay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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