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Maclay Family History

Maclay Surname Meaning

Scottish (Glasgow): variant of McClay.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Maclay family from?

You can see how Maclay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maclay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maclay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Maclay families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maclay's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Maclay families in 1911.
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What did your Maclay ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Maclay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Maclay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maclay 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 Maclay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Maclay. For the veterans among your Maclay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maclay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Maclay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Maclay in 1963 was 72, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maclay 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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