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Macquisten Family History

Macquisten 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: Mcquiston, Acquisto, Mcquirter, Mcquistion, Mcquillen, Mccuiston

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Where is the Macquisten family from?

You can see how Macquisten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macquisten family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Macquisten families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Macquisten family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macquisten's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Macquisten families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macquisten 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 Macquisten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Macquisten. 100% of Macquisten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Macquisten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Macquisten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macquisten 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Macquisten. 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 12 military records available for the last name Macquisten. For the veterans among your Macquisten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macquisten lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Macquisten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Macquisten in 1978 was 69, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macquisten 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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