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Mctaig Family History

Mctaig 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: Mccaig, Mckaig, Mcnair, Craig, Mcbain, Mcharg, Mccuaig, Mcquaig

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Where is the Mctaig family from?

You can see how Mctaig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mctaig family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Mctaig families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Mctaig family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 11% of all the recorded Mctaig's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mctaig families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mctaig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Mctaig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mctaig 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mctaig. 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 10 military records available for the last name Mctaig. For the veterans among your Mctaig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mctaig lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mctaig 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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