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Maikey Family History

Maikey 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: Mackey, Mankey, Markey, Mailey, Maike, Aikey, Marker, Bailey, Manley

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Where is the Maikey family from?

You can see how Maikey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maikey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Maikey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Maikey family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maikey's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Maikey families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maikey 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 68 census records available for the last name Maikey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maikey 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Maikey. 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 7 military records available for the last name Maikey. For the veterans among your Maikey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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