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Mcquie Family History

Mcquie 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: Mcquire, Mcqueen, Mcguire, Mcquain, Moquin, Mcquaid, Mcquaig, Mccune

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Where is the Mcquie family from?

You can see how Mcquie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcquie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcquie families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Mcquie families living in Kent. This was about 27% of all the recorded Mcquie's in United Kingdom. Kent and 2 other counties had the highest population of Mcquie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcquie 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 Mcquie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shipping Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcquie. 50% of Mcquie men worked as a Shipping Clerk and 100% of Mcquie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Shipping Clerk
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mcquie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcquie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcquie 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Mcquie. 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 64 military records available for the last name Mcquie. For the veterans among your Mcquie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcquie lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Mcquie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mcquie in 1971 was 80, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcquie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcquie 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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