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Mcquan Family History

Mcquan 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: Mcquain, Mcquay, Mccuan, Quan, Mclean, Mcmunn, Mcqueen, Mcguane

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Where is the Mcquan family from?

You can see how Mcquan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcquan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcquan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Mcquan family living in Northumberland. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mcquan's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Mcquan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 512 census records available for the last name Mcquan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcquan 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Mcquan. 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 21 military records available for the last name Mcquan. For the veterans among your Mcquan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcquan lifespan?

Average Mcquan life expectancy in 1990 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcquan 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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