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Mc Leahy Family History

Mc Leahy Name 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: Mccleary, Mcleary, Mclean, Mccreary, Mclear, Mullahy, Cleary, Mcclay

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Where is the Mc Leahy family from?

You can see how Mc Leahy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Leahy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mc Leahy families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Mc Leahy families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mc Leahy's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mc Leahy families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Mc Leahy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Leahy 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Mc Leahy. 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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There are 145 military records available for the last name Mc Leahy. For the veterans among your Mc Leahy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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