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Mcvoay Family History

Mcvoay 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: Mcvoy, Mcvay, Mcevoy, Mccoy, Mcstay, Mckay, Mcclay, Mcroy, Mcnay

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Where is the Mcvoay family from?

You can see how Mcvoay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcvoay family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Mcvoay family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcvoay's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mcvoay families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Mcvoay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcvoay 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mcvoay. 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 military records available for the last name Mcvoay. For the veterans among your Mcvoay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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