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Mcailey Family History

Mcailey 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: Mailey, Mcauley, Bailey, Manley, Marley, Caley, Mccauley, Carley

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Where is the Mcailey family from?

You can see how Mcailey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcailey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Mcailey families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 8 Mcailey families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcailey's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Mcailey families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Mcailey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcailey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mcailey. 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 military records available for the last name Mcailey. For the veterans among your Mcailey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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