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Mcany Family History

Mcany 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: Many, Meany, May, Cane, Mann, Man, Means, Maly, Cann, Cano

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Where is the Mcany family from?

You can see how Mcany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcany family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcany families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 5 Mcany families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcany's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcany families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcany surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Mcany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcany 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Mcany. 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 10 military records available for the last name Mcany. For the veterans among your Mcany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcany lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1990, in the United States, Mcany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mcany in 1969 was 72, and 86 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcany ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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