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Mcseay Family History

Mcseay 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: Mcstay, Mclean, Mczeal, Mcpeak, Mclear, Moseby, Mckay, Mcclay

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Where is the Mcseay family from?

You can see how Mcseay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcseay family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Mcseay families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcseay's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mcseay families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Mcseay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcseay 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mcseay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcseay. For the veterans among your Mcseay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcseay

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