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Macquaker Family History

Macquaker 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: Mccusker, Machamer, Mcquate, Mcquade, Macker, Macumber, Macqueen

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Where is the Macquaker family from?

You can see how Macquaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macquaker family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macquaker families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Macquaker families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Macquaker's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Macquaker families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macquaker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1881
  • 1891
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Macquaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macquaker 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Macquaker. 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 17 military records available for the last name Macquaker. For the veterans among your Macquaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macquaker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1977, in the United States, Macquaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Macquaker in 1962 was 74, and 90 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macquaker 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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