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Wkay Family History

Wkay 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: Kay, Way, Wray, May, Hay, Kan, Day, Gray, Ray, Say

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Where is the Wkay family from?

You can see how Wkay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wkay family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1851. The most Wkay families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Wkay families living in Sutherland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wkay's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Wkay families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Wkay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wkay 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 Wkay. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wkay. For the veterans among your Wkay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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