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Mcquistion Family History

Mcquistion Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish: variant of McCutcheon.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcquistion family from?

You can see how Mcquistion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcquistion family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcquistion families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 7 Mcquistion families living in Ayrshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Mcquistion's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mcquistion families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcquistion 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 Mcquistion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcquistion. 67% of Mcquistion 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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Mcquistion family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcquistion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcquistion 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Mcquistion. 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 290 military records available for the last name Mcquistion. For the veterans among your Mcquistion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcquistion lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Mcquistion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcquistion in 1962 was 91, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcquistion 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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