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Mcjay Family History

Mcjay 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, Clay, Jay

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Where is the Mcjay family from?

You can see how Mcjay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcjay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcjay families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Mcjay families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcjay's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mcjay families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcjay 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 74 census records available for the last name Mcjay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcjay 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mcjay. 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 Mcjay. For the veterans among your Mcjay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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