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Macquarre Family History

Macquarre 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: Macquarrie, Mcquarrie, Laquerre, Jacquart, Mcquerry, Mcquire

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Where is the Macquarre family from?

You can see how Macquarre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macquarre family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Macquarre families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Macquarre families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Macquarre's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Macquarre families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macquarre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Macquarre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macquarre 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Macquarre. 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 Macquarre. For the veterans among your Macquarre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macquarre lifespan?

Average Macquarre life expectancy in 1978 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macquarre 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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