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Macquill Family History

Macquill 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: Macneill, Macgill, Marquis, Mcquillan, Mackrell, Mcgill, Quill

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Where is the Macquill family from?

You can see how Macquill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macquill family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Macquill families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Macquill family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Macquill's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Macquill families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Macquill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macquill 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Macquill. 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 1 military records available for the last name Macquill. For the veterans among your Macquill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macquill lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1991, in the United States, Macquill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Macquill in 1973 was 18, and 85 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macquill 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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