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Malcahay Family History

Malcahay 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: Mulcahy, Mulcahey, Marchal, Callahan, Machak, Alcazar, Mancha, Macha

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Where is the Malcahay family from?

You can see how Malcahay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malcahay family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Malcahay families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Malcahay family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Malcahay's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Malcahay families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Malcahay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malcahay 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 Malcahay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Malcahay. For the veterans among your Malcahay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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