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Mccuish Family History

Mccuish Name Meaning

from Mac Dubh Shíthe ‘son of Dubh Síthe a personal name meaning ’black one of peace' or ‘black one of the fairy world’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Mcclish, Mccosh, Mcleish, Mccamish, Mcnish, Mccuin, Mcneish, Anguish

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Where is the Mccuish family from?

You can see how Mccuish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccuish family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mccuish families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 11 Mccuish families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 85% of all the recorded Mccuish's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mccuish families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccuish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccuish ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mccuish. 60% of Mccuish men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Mccuish women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mccuish were Student and Housework. .

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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
    60%
  • Farmers Son
    15%
  • Labourer
    9%
  • Student
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mccuish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccuish 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 480 immigration records available for the last name Mccuish. 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 276 military records available for the last name Mccuish. For the veterans among your Mccuish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccuish lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Mccuish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mccuish in 1962 was 60, and 84 in 2003.

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