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Macuaig Family History

Macuaig 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: Mccuaig, Mccaig, Maciag, Mcquaig, Mckaig, Macnair, Macbain, Mathai

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Where is the Macuaig family from?

You can see how Macuaig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macuaig family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Macuaig family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Macuaig's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Macuaig families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macuaig 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 13 census records available for the last name Macuaig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macuaig 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 immigration records available for the last name Macuaig. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Macuaig. For the veterans among your Macuaig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macuaig lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macuaig

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