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Mcboey Family History

Mcboey 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: Mcgoey, Mabey, Mccooey, Mccoy, Mcvoy, Coey, Mcroy, Mcbee, Mcvey

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Where is the Mcboey family from?

You can see how Mcboey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcboey family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Mcboey families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcboey's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mcboey families in 1851.
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Census Records

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

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