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Mc Hannay Family History

Mc Hannay 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: Mcwhinney, Mchaney, Hannay, Mckanna, Mccanna, Mahanay, Mahannah

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Where is the Mc Hannay family from?

You can see how Mc Hannay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Hannay family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Mc Hannay families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mc Hannay's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mc Hannay families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Mc Hannay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Hannay 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Mc Hannay. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mc Hannay. For the veterans among your Mc Hannay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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