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Mlay Family History

Mlay 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: May, Lay, Slay, Clay, Malay, Imlay, Klay, Blay, Mclay, Hay

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Where is the Mlay family from?

You can see how Mlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mlay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mlay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Mlay family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Mlay's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Mlay families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mlay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mlay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mlay. 100% of Mlay men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Mlay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Mlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mlay 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Mlay. 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 43 military records available for the last name Mlay. For the veterans among your Mlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mlay lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Mlay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mlay in 1961 was 55, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mlay ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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