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Mcqueary Family History

Mcqueary Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McQuarrie.

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


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Where is the Mcqueary family from?

You can see how Mcqueary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcqueary family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcqueary families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mcqueary family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcqueary's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Mcqueary families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcqueary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcqueary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcqueary. 31% of Mcqueary men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mcqueary women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcqueary were Miner and Student Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Miner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Student Nurse
    50%

What Mcqueary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcqueary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcqueary 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Mcqueary. 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 787 military records available for the last name Mcqueary. For the veterans among your Mcqueary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcqueary lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mcqueary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mcqueary in 1944 was 39, and 65 in 2004.

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