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Mcqaid Family History

Mcqaid 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: Mcquaid, Mcdaid, Mcnair, Mccaig, Mcbain, Mcquain, Mcdavid, Mcquaig

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Where is the Mcqaid family from?

You can see how Mcqaid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcqaid family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mcqaid families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Mcqaid family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcqaid's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mcqaid families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Mcqaid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcqaid 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Mcqaid. 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 military records available for the last name Mcqaid. For the veterans among your Mcqaid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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