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Mcquaig Family History

Mcquaig Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Cuaig a patronymic from a personal name of unexplained etymology. Compare Quigg

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


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Where is the Mcquaig family from?

You can see how Mcquaig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcquaig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcquaig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Mcquaig families living in Manitoba. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mcquaig's in Canada. Manitoba and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Mcquaig families in 1911.
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What did your Mcquaig ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mcquaig. 62% of Mcquaig men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mcquaig women worked as an Operator.

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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
    62%
  • Blacksmith
    17%
  • Conductor
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    100%

What Mcquaig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcquaig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcquaig 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Mcquaig. 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 Mcquaig. For the veterans among your Mcquaig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcquaig lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Mcquaig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Mcquaig in 1951 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcquaig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcquaig ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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