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Macquinn Family History

Macquinn 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: Mcquinn, Marquina, Jacquin, Mcguinn, Macqueen, Marquis, Mcmunn

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Where is the Macquinn family from?

You can see how Macquinn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macquinn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Macquinn families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Macquinn families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Macquinn's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Macquinn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macquinn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Macquinn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Macquinn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macquinn 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Macquinn. 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 13 military records available for the last name Macquinn. For the veterans among your Macquinn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macquinn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Macquinn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Macquinn in 1963 was 83, and 86 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macquinn 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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