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Mcckay Family History

Mcckay 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: Mckay, Mcclay, Mccay, Mccray, Mackay, Mackey, Micka, Mccraw, Mccoy

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Where is the Mcckay family from?

You can see how Mcckay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcckay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Mcckay families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Mcckay families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcckay's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Mcckay families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Mcckay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcckay 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Mcckay. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mcckay. For the veterans among your Mcckay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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