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Mcquil Family History

Mcquil 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: Mcneil, Mcquain, Moquin, Mcquaid, Mcgurl, Mcguirl, Mcquaig, Mcquinn

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Where is the Mcquil family from?

You can see how Mcquil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcquil family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Mcquil families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Mcquil families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcquil's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcquil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcquil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Mcquil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Mcquil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcquil 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Mcquil. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mcquil. For the veterans among your Mcquil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcquil lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Mcquil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mcquil in 1988 was 63, and 89 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcquil 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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