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Mcaway Family History

Mcaway 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: Mcadam, Malay, Mcstay, Mckay, Maday, Mcclay, Mcnay, Mcada, Mccay

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Where is the Mcaway family from?

You can see how Mcaway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcaway family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcaway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Mcaway families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcaway's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcaway families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcaway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcaway ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mcaway ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Mcaway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcaway 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Mcaway. 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 49 military records available for the last name Mcaway. For the veterans among your Mcaway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcaway lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Mcaway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mcaway in 1976 was 21, and 58 in 2001.

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