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Mcmay Family History

Mcmay Name Meaning

see McMath .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Mckay, Mcnay, Mccay, Mcray, Mcvay, Mclay, Mcbay, May, Demay, Clay

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Where is the Mcmay family from?

You can see how Mcmay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcmay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Mcmay families living in Manitoba. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mcmay's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Mcmay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcmay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcmay ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcmay. 100% of Mcmay men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 709 census records available for the last name Mcmay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmay 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 Mcmay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 104 military records available for the last name Mcmay. For the veterans among your Mcmay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcmay lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Mcmay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Mcmay in 1969 was 77, and 80 in 1989.

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