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Mcquey Family History

Mcquey 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: Mcquay, Couey, Mcqueen, Mcauley, Mcvey, Mcgoey, Mcgue, Mccue, Mckey

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Where is the Mcquey family from?

You can see how Mcquey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcquey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcquey families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Mcquey families living in Peeblesshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Mcquey's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Mcquey families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcquey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Mcquey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcquey 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mcquey. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mcquey. For the veterans among your Mcquey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcquey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1978, in the United States, Mcquey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Mcquey in 1970 was 81, and 74 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcquey 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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