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Mctey Family History

Mctey 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: Matey, Mcvey, Mckey, Mctee, Maxey, Mate, Mates, Mabey, Mackey, Money

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Where is the Mctey family from?

You can see how Mctey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mctey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Mctey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Mctey family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mctey's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mctey families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Mctey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mctey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mctey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mctey. For the veterans among your Mctey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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