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Mcquiggan Family History

Mcquiggan Surname Meaning

Irish (Antrim and Down): variant of McGuigan

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


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Where is the Mcquiggan family from?

You can see how Mcquiggan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcquiggan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcquiggan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Mcquiggan families living in Lancashire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Mcquiggan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcquiggan families in 1891.
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What did your Mcquiggan 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 Mcquiggan. 60% of Mcquiggan men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Mcquiggan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcquiggan were Dock Labourer and Laundress.

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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
    60%
  • Dock Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Laundress
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcquiggan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcquiggan 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 489 immigration records available for the last name Mcquiggan. 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 410 military records available for the last name Mcquiggan. For the veterans among your Mcquiggan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcquiggan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mcquiggan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mcquiggan in 1962 was 50, and 58 in 2004.

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