Origins of the McStay surname
About the McStays
We have a total of 1965 records for people with the last name McStay.
Find out more about your family in our records
Start your family history journey
Start free trial
“
I’ve managed to trace back to the mid-1500s! I can’t believe it! Utterly engrossing and I have uncovered some quite moving and heartbreaking stories attached to various ancestors. You don’t need any qualifications to start - just time patience, and some information.
SS
Stuart
Start your family tree
Trace your family back in time. Make new discoveries and see what other Findmypast family historians in our genealogy community have discovered about the McStays.
Sign up to get startedDelve deeper into the McStay family's history
Interesting facts about Mcstay
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Mcstays most likely to marry?
Mc Stays
&
What are the most common Mcstay first names?
John
James
Mary
Catherine
Census records provide incredible detail on names, ages, marital statuses, occupations and more.
Common jobs for Mcstays
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mcstays in 1921
Cotton Weaver
5
General Servant Domestic
5
Charwoman
4
Cowkeeper
4
Dressmaker
4
Common male occupations for Mcstays in 1921
Coal Miner
23
Chemical Labourer
6
General Labourer
5
Weaver
5
Cooper
4
