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Mcklay Family History

Mcklay 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, Mclay, Mackley, Ackley, Clay, Malay, Mcstay, Miklas

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Where is the Mcklay family from?

You can see how Mcklay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcklay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcklay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Mcklay family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcklay's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mcklay families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Mcklay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcklay 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mcklay. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mcklay. For the veterans among your Mcklay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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