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Mcquirt Family History

Mcquirt 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, Mcguirt, Mcguirk, Mcguire, Mcguirl, Mcquitty, Mcquinn

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Where is the Mcquirt family from?

You can see how Mcquirt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcquirt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcquirt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mcquirt family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcquirt's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Mcquirt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcquirt 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 Mcquirt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcquirt. 100% of Mcquirt 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 Mcquirt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Mcquirt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcquirt 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mcquirt. 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 49 military records available for the last name Mcquirt. For the veterans among your Mcquirt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcquirt lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Mcquirt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mcquirt in 1944 was 27, and 58 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcquirt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcquirt 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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