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Mcquien Family History

Mcquien 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: Mcqueen, Mcquinn, Mcbrien, Mcquain, Moquin, Mcquire, Mceuen, Mcquown

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Where is the Mcquien family from?

You can see how Mcquien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcquien family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcquien families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 6 Mcquien families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcquien's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mcquien families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcquien 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 Mcquien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcquien. 100% of Mcquien men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Mcquien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcquien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcquien 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Mcquien. 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 164 military records available for the last name Mcquien. For the veterans among your Mcquien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcquien lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcquien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mcquien in 1963 was 74, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcquien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcquien 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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