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Migahey Family History

Migahey 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: Mcgahey, Minchey, Mcgarey, Mcgahee, Miyake, Michel, Maxey, Richey

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Where is the Migahey family from?

You can see how Migahey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Migahey family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Migahey families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Migahey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Migahey families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Migahey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Migahey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Migahey. 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 Migahey. For the veterans among your Migahey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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