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Mcquatters Family History

Mcquatters 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: Mcwatters, Matters, Qualters, Mcwaters, Mcquirter, Mcfeaters, Mcquate

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Where is the Mcquatters family from?

You can see how Mcquatters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcquatters family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcquatters families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mcquatters families living in Hampshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcquatters's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Mcquatters families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcquatters 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 Mcquatters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcquatters. 50% of Mcquatters men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Mcquatters women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcquatters were Farmer and Teacher.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Mcquatters family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 787 census records available for the last name Mcquatters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcquatters 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Mcquatters. 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 165 military records available for the last name Mcquatters. For the veterans among your Mcquatters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcquatters lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mcquatters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mcquatters in 1958 was 51, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcquatters 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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