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Macquaid Family History

Macquaid 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: Mcquaid, Mcquain, Mcquaig, Marquand, Mcquaide, Marquard, Mcquoid

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Where is the Macquaid family from?

You can see how Macquaid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macquaid family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macquaid families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Macquaid families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macquaid's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Macquaid families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macquaid surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Macquaid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macquaid 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Macquaid. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Macquaid. For the veterans among your Macquaid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macquaid lifespan?

Between 1949 and 1999, in the United States, Macquaid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Macquaid in 1949 was 49, and 87 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macquaid

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macquaid 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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