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Mcquaige Family History

Mcquaige Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mcquaig, Mcquaide, Mcquain, Mcquaid, Mccuaig, Mcquire, Mcquate

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Where is the Mcquaige family from?

You can see how Mcquaige families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcquaige family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mcquaige families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Mcquaige families living in South Carolina. This was about 77% of all the recorded Mcquaige's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Mcquaige families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcquaige surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Mcquaige. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcquaige 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Mcquaige. 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 62 military records available for the last name Mcquaige. For the veterans among your Mcquaige ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcquaige lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mcquaige life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mcquaige in 1953 was 47, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcquaige 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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