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Mckay Sutherland Family History

Mckay Sutherland 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: Sutherland, Southerland, Sunderland, Mccausland, Castelan, Litherland

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Where is the Mckay Sutherland family from?

You can see how Mckay Sutherland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckay Sutherland family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Mckay Sutherland families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there were 2 Mckay Sutherland families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckay Sutherland's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Mckay Sutherland families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Mckay Sutherland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckay Sutherland 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Mckay Sutherland. 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 307 military records available for the last name Mckay Sutherland. For the veterans among your Mckay Sutherland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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