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Mcmay Family History

Mcmay Surname Meaning

see McMath.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mcmay family from?

You can see how Mcmay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcmay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mcmay families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcmay's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Mcmay families in 1891.
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What did your Mcmay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcmay. 100% of Mcmay men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Mcmay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 709 census records available for the last name Mcmay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmay 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcmay. 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 104 military records available for the last name Mcmay. For the veterans among your Mcmay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcmay lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Mcmay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Mcmay in 1969 was 77, and 80 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcmay 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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