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Macquain Family History

Macquain 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: Mcquain, Mcquaid, Mcquaig, Jacquin, Macqueen, Macbain, Marquis

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Where is the Macquain family from?

You can see how Macquain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macquain family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1881. The most Macquain families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Macquain families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macquain's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Macquain families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Macquain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macquain 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Macquain. 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 2 military records available for the last name Macquain. For the veterans among your Macquain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macquain 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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