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Mc Cuish Family History

Mc Cuish Name 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: Mcclish, Mccosh, Mcleish, Mctavish, Mccamish, Mcnish, Mcelfish

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Where is the Mc Cuish family from?

You can see how Mc Cuish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Cuish family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Mc Cuish family living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mc Cuish's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Mc Cuish families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Cuish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mc Cuish ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mc Cuish. 100% of Mc Cuish 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Mc Cuish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Cuish 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Mc Cuish. 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 45 military records available for the last name Mc Cuish. For the veterans among your Mc Cuish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Cuish lifespan?

Average Mc Cuish life expectancy in 1981 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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