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Mcseish Family History

Mcseish 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: Mcleish, Mcneish, Mcnish, Mcveigh, Mcclish, Moses, Meis, Meise, Masih

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Where is the Mcseish family from?

You can see how Mcseish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcseish family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1851. The most Mcseish families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Mcseish family living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcseish's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Mcseish families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Mcseish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcseish 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mcseish. 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 Mcseish. For the veterans among your Mcseish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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