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Muckay Family History

Muckay 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: Mckay, Muckey, Mackay, Murray, Huckaby, Mackey, Micka, Muskat, Muckle

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Where is the Muckay family from?

You can see how Muckay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muckay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Muckay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Muckay families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Muckay's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Muckay families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 508 census records available for the last name Muckay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muckay 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Muckay. 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 Muckay. For the veterans among your Muckay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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