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Mhay Family History

Mhay 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: May, Hay, Chay, Shay, Han, Ham, Chae, Ma, Shan, Kay

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Where is the Mhay family from?

You can see how Mhay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mhay family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Mhay families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mhay's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mhay families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mhay 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 39 census records available for the last name Mhay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mhay 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mhay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mhay. For the veterans among your Mhay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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