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Mcway Family History

Mcway 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: Mckay, Mcnay, Mccay, Mcray, Mcvay, Mclay, Mcbay, May, Way, Clay

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Where is the Mcway family from?

You can see how Mcway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcway family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcway families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Mcway families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Mcway's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcway families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcway. 46% of Mcway men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mcway women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcway were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Mcway family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcway 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Mcway. 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 132 military records available for the last name Mcway. For the veterans among your Mcway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcway lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Mcway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcway in 1969 was 79, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcway

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcway 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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