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Macquire Family History

Macquire 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: Mcquire, Macguire, Mcguire, Maguire, Marquis, Squire, Maire, Mazure

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Where is the Macquire family from?

You can see how Macquire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macquire family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macquire families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Macquire families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Macquire's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Macquire families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macquire 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 Macquire ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Barman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Macquire. 100% of Macquire men worked as a Barman and 100% of Macquire 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Barman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Macquire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Macquire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macquire 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 538 immigration records available for the last name Macquire. 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 98 military records available for the last name Macquire. For the veterans among your Macquire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macquire lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Macquire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Macquire in 1972 was 60, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macquire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macquire 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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