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Memay Family History

Memay 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: Demay, Lemay, May, Merry, Neman, Remy, Demar, Meloy, Mesman, Meas

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Where is the Memay family from?

You can see how Memay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Memay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Memay families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Memay families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Memay's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Memay families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Memay 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 120 census records available for the last name Memay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Memay 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Memay. 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 4 military records available for the last name Memay. For the veterans among your Memay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Memay lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Memay

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