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Macquoid Family History

Macquoid 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: Mcquoid, Mcquaid, Marquis, Mcquain, Mcquaig, Jacquin, Jacquot

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Where is the Macquoid family from?

You can see how Macquoid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macquoid family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1911. The most Macquoid families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 4 Macquoid families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Macquoid's in Scotland. Renfrewshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Macquoid families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macquoid 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 360 census records available for the last name Macquoid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macquoid 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Macquoid. 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 22 military records available for the last name Macquoid. For the veterans among your Macquoid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macquoid lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Macquoid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Macquoid in 1968 was 70, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macquoid

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macquoid 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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