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Mccuaig Family History

Mccuaig Surname Meaning

Scottish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Cuaig from a personal name of unexplained etymology.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mccuaig family from?

You can see how Mccuaig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccuaig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mccuaig families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 5 Mccuaig families living in Yorkshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Mccuaig's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mccuaig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccuaig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccuaig ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mccuaig. 100% of Mccuaig 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

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mccuaig. 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 Mccuaig. For the veterans among your Mccuaig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccuaig lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mccuaig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mccuaig in 1961 was 56, and 84 in 2004.

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