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Mcvays Family History

Mcvays 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: Mcvay, Mcvoy, Mckay, Mcnay, Mccay, Mcvey, Mclaws, Mays, Crays, Mcray

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Where is the Mcvays family from?

You can see how Mcvays families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcvays family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mcvays family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcvays's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Mcvays families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcvays 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 18 census records available for the last name Mcvays. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcvays 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 Mcvays. 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 17 military records available for the last name Mcvays. For the veterans among your Mcvays ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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