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Mcquary Family History

Mcquary Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McQuarrie.

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


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Where is the Mcquary family from?

You can see how Mcquary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcquary family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcquary families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Mcquary families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Mcquary's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mcquary families in 1911.
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What did your Mcquary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcquary. 34% of Mcquary men worked as a Farming and 34% of Mcquary women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcquary were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    34%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Mcquary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcquary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcquary 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Mcquary. 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 563 military records available for the last name Mcquary. For the veterans among your Mcquary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcquary lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mcquary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Mcquary in 1953 was 18, and 81 in 2004.

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