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Mkay Family History

Mkay 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, Kay, Mckay, Hay, Ma, Kan, Day, Gray, Ray, Mao

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Where is the Mkay family from?

You can see how Mkay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mkay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Mkay families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 2 Mkay families living in Inverness-shire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mkay's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Mkay families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mkay 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 551 census records available for the last name Mkay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mkay 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mkay. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mkay. For the veterans among your Mkay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mkay 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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