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Mcquiney Family History

Mcquiney 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: Mcburney, Mcqueeney, Mcquitty, Mcquinn, Mcquire, Mckinney, Quincy

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Where is the Mcquiney family from?

You can see how Mcquiney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcquiney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcquiney families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Mcquiney family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcquiney's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mcquiney families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Mcquiney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcquiney 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Mcquiney. 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 18 military records available for the last name Mcquiney. For the veterans among your Mcquiney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcquiney lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Mcquiney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mcquiney in 1976 was 85, and 80 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcquiney 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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