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Mcgealy Family History

Mcgealy 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: Mcgeady, Mcnealy, Mcgeary, Mczeal, Mcneely, Mcgrady, Mcneary, Mcfeely

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Where is the Mcgealy family from?

You can see how Mcgealy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgealy family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Mcgealy families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgealy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcgealy families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Mcgealy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgealy 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Mcgealy. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mcgealy. For the veterans among your Mcgealy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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