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Mcguay Family History

Mcguay 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: Mcquay, Mcgray, Duguay, Mcstay, Mckay, Mcgrady, Mcclay, Mcguane

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Where is the Mcguay family from?

You can see how Mcguay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcguay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcguay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mcguay family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcguay's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcguay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcguay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Mcguay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcguay 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mcguay. 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 33 military records available for the last name Mcguay. For the veterans among your Mcguay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcguay lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Mcguay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mcguay in 1974 was 77, and 60 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcguay 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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