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Mccuaig Family History

Mccuaig Name Meaning

Scottish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Cuaig from a personal name of unexplained etymology.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mccaig, Mcquaig, Mcguane, Mcharg, Mcquain, Mcswain, Mcquaid, Mccabe

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Where is the Mccuaig family from?

You can see how Mccuaig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccuaig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mccuaig families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 58 Mccuaig families living in Quebec. This was about 49% of all the recorded Mccuaig's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mccuaig families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccuaig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccuaig ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mccuaig. 50% of Mccuaig men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Mccuaig women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mccuaig were Cultivateur and Maid. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    10%
  • Laborer
    7%
  • Cultivateur
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Student
    18%
  • Maid
    12%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Mccuaig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccuaig 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mccuaig. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mccuaig. For the veterans among your Mccuaig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccuaig lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mccuaig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mccuaig in 1961 was 56, and 84 in 2004.

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