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Mcquitty Family History

Mcquitty Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Fhaoitigh a patronymic from a Gaelicization of English White.

See also McWhite.

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


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Where is the Mcquitty family from?

You can see how Mcquitty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcquitty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcquitty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Mcquitty families living in Manitoba. This was about 89% of all the recorded Mcquitty's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Mcquitty families in 1911.
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What did your Mcquitty ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcquitty. 63% of Mcquitty 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Labourer
    38%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcquitty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcquitty 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 413 immigration records available for the last name Mcquitty. 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 542 military records available for the last name Mcquitty. For the veterans among your Mcquitty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcquitty lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mcquitty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcquitty in 1945 was 32, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcquitty 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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