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Macquilkin Family History

Macquilkin 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: Mcquilkin, Mcquillin, Mcquillan, Mcquillen, Maudlin, Malkin, Aquilino

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Where is the Macquilkin family from?

You can see how Macquilkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macquilkin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macquilkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Macquilkin family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Macquilkin's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Macquilkin families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Macquilkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macquilkin 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Macquilkin. 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 15 military records available for the last name Macquilkin. For the veterans among your Macquilkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macquilkin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Macquilkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Macquilkin in 1964 was 70, and 63 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macquilkin 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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