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Mcquiness Family History

Mcquiness 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: Mcguiness, Mcguinness, Mcquinn, Caviness, Mcginness, Mcquire

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Where is the Mcquiness family from?

You can see how Mcquiness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcquiness family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Mcquiness families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Mcquiness families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mcquiness's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcquiness families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Mcquiness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcquiness 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Mcquiness. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mcquiness. For the veterans among your Mcquiness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcquiness lifespan?

Average Mcquiness life expectancy in 2001 was 85 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 Mcquiness 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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