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Mcguay Family History

Mcguay Name 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: Mcquay, Mcgray, Duguay, Mcstay, Mckay, Mcgrady, Mcclay, Mcguane

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Where is the Mcguay family from?

You can see how Mcguay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcguay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcguay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Mcguay families living in Maryland. This was about 57% of all the recorded Mcguay's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Mcguay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcguay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcguay ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mcguay ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Mcguay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Mcguay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcguay 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mcguay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Mcguay. For the veterans among your Mcguay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcguay lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Mcguay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mcguay in 1974 was 77, and 60 in 2002.

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