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Mcquhan Family History

Mcquhan 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: Mcqueen, Mcgahan, Mcquain, Mcquinn, Mccahan, Mcquay, Mcshan, Mchan

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Where is the Mcquhan family from?

You can see how Mcquhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcquhan family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Mcquhan families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcquhan's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Mcquhan families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Mcquhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcquhan 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 Mcquhan. 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 Mcquhan. For the veterans among your Mcquhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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