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Macquaig Family History

Macquaig 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: Mcquaig, Mcquain, Mcquaid, Mccuaig, Marquis, Mccaig, Jacquart, Maciag

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Where is the Macquaig family from?

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

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Macquaig. 100% of Macquaig men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Macquaig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Macquaig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macquaig 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Macquaig. 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 3 military records available for the last name Macquaig. For the veterans among your Macquaig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macquaig lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Macquaig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Macquaig in 1973 was 77, and 56 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macquaig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macquaig 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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