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Mcyay Family History

Mcyay 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, Moya, Clay

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Where is the Mcyay family from?

You can see how Mcyay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcyay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcyay families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Mcyay family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcyay's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Mcyay families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Mcyay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcyay 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 Mcyay. 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 Mcyay. For the veterans among your Mcyay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcyay lifespan?

Average Mcyay life expectancy in 1963 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcyay 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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