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Mcshay Family History

Mcshay 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: Mcstay, Mcshan, Mckay, Mcclay, Mcshea, Chay, Mcham, Mcnay, Mcshane

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Where is the Mcshay family from?

You can see how Mcshay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcshay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcshay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Mcshay family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcshay's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Mcshay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcshay 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 Mcshay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcshay. 60% of Mcshay 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Labor
    40%

What Mcshay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 620 census records available for the last name Mcshay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcshay 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Mcshay. 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 64 military records available for the last name Mcshay. For the veterans among your Mcshay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcshay lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mcshay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mcshay in 1966 was 72, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcshay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcshay 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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