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Mcquater Family History

Mcquater Surname Meaning

from Mac Uaitéir see McWatters.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Mcquater family from?

You can see how Mcquater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcquater family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcquater families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 28 Mcquater families living in Ayrshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Mcquater's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mcquater families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcquater 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 Mcquater ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcquater. 100% of Mcquater men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Mcquater family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Mcquater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcquater 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Mcquater. 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 106 military records available for the last name Mcquater. For the veterans among your Mcquater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcquater lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Mcquater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mcquater in 1967 was 81, and 47 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcquater 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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