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Mcsillivray Family History

Mcsillivray 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: Mcgillivray, Macgillivray, Mcgilvray, Mcgillivary, Mcwilliam

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Where is the Mcsillivray family from?

You can see how Mcsillivray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcsillivray family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Mcsillivray families living in Nairnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcsillivray's in Scotland. Nairnshire had the highest population of Mcsillivray families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Mcsillivray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcsillivray 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Mcsillivray. 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 military records available for the last name Mcsillivray. For the veterans among your Mcsillivray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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