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Mcgay Family History

Mcgay 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: Mckay, Mcnay, Mcgaw, Mccay, Mcgray, Mcray, Mcvay, Mclay, Mcbay

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Where is the Mcgay family from?

You can see how Mcgay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Mcgay family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcgay's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Mcgay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgay 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 Mcgay ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mcgay. 100% of Mcgay men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Mcgay women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcgay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgay 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Mcgay. 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 109 military records available for the last name Mcgay. For the veterans among your Mcgay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mcgay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mcgay in 1963 was 80, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgay 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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