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Mc Lyea Family History

Mc Lyea 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: Mcelyea, Mclean, Belyea, Mclear, Mcallen, Alyea, Mcshea, Relyea

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Where is the Mc Lyea family from?

You can see how Mc Lyea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Lyea family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Mc Lyea families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Mc Lyea's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Mc Lyea families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Mc Lyea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Lyea 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mc Lyea. 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 22 military records available for the last name Mc Lyea. For the veterans among your Mc Lyea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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