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Macquarrie Family History

Macquarrie Surname Meaning

Scottish: see McQuarrie.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Macquarrie family from?

You can see how Macquarrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macquarrie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macquarrie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 7 Macquarrie families living in Argyll. This was about 25% of all the recorded Macquarrie's in Scotland. Argyll and 1 other county had the highest population of Macquarrie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macquarrie 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 Macquarrie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Macquarrie. 100% of Macquarrie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Macquarrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macquarrie 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Macquarrie. 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 710 military records available for the last name Macquarrie. For the veterans among your Macquarrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macquarrie lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Macquarrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Macquarrie in 1953 was 51, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macquarrie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macquarrie 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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