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Mcquay Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McCoy .

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


Similar surnames: Mcquary, Mccay, Mckay, Mccray, Mcgray, Mckey, Mccuan, Mcbay, Mcvay

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Where is the Mcquay family from?

You can see how Mcquay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcquay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcquay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Mcquay families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Mcquay's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mcquay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcquay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcquay ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcquay. 59% of Mcquay men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    59%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Mechanic
    9%
  • Labourer
    9%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Mcquay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcquay 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 460 immigration records available for the last name Mcquay. 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 Mcquay. For the veterans among your Mcquay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcquay lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Mcquay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Mcquay in 1949 was 45, and 63 in 2004.

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