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Mcquade Family History

Mcquade Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McQuaid.

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


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Where is the Mcquade family from?

You can see how Mcquade families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcquade family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcquade families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 134 Mcquade families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Mcquade's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcquade families in 1891.
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What did your Mcquade ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcquade. 100% of Mcquade men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Mcquade 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Waitress
    3%
  • Cotton Weaver
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 39,000 census records available for the last name Mcquade. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcquade 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 10,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcquade. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Mcquade. For the veterans among your Mcquade ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcquade lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Mcquade life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mcquade in 1950 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcquade 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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