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Mamsay Family History

Mamsay 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: Ramsay, Massey, Ramsey, Massa, Malay, Damsky, Lamay, Maday, Samsa

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Where is the Mamsay family from?

You can see how Mamsay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mamsay family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Mamsay families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Mamsay families living in Angus. This was about 83% of all the recorded Mamsay's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mamsay families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mamsay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Mamsay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mamsay 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mamsay. 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 Mamsay. For the veterans among your Mamsay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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