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Mcay Family History

Mcay 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: May, Mckay, Mcnay, Mccay, Cay, Mcray, Mcvay, Mclay, Mcbay, Hay

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Where is the Mcay family from?

You can see how Mcay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Mcay families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcay's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Mcay families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcay. 50% of Mcay men worked as a Carpenter. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Mcay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Mcay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcay 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Mcay. 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 55 military records available for the last name Mcay. For the veterans among your Mcay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcay lifespan?

Average Mcay life expectancy in 1975 was 22 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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