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Mctroy Family History

Mctroy 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: Mcroy, Mccroy, Troy, Mitro, Mcevoy, Mulroy, Mccoy, Metro, Mcvoy, Croy

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Where is the Mctroy family from?

You can see how Mctroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mctroy family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Mctroy families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Mctroy family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mctroy's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mctroy families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Mctroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mctroy 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Mctroy. 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 Mctroy. For the veterans among your Mctroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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