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Mcaulay Family History

Mcaulay Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Macaulay. Compare the Irish form McAuley.

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


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Where is the Mcaulay family from?

You can see how Mcaulay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcaulay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcaulay families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 76 Mcaulay families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mcaulay's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mcaulay families in 1911.
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What did your Mcaulay ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mcaulay. 54% of Mcaulay men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Mcaulay women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcaulay were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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
    54%
  • Labourer
    18%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Student
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Mcaulay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcaulay 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcaulay. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mcaulay. For the veterans among your Mcaulay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcaulay lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mcaulay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Mcaulay in 1960 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

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