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Mcquen Family History

Mcquen Name 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, Mceuen, Mccuen, Mcewen, Mcmunn, Mcquain, Moquin, Mcdunn

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Where is the Mcquen family from?

You can see how Mcquen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcquen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcquen families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1840 there was 1 Mcquen family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcquen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mcquen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcquen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcquen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcquen. 60% of Mcquen men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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What Mcquen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 859 census records available for the last name Mcquen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcquen 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Mcquen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 102 military records available for the last name Mcquen. For the veterans among your Mcquen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcquen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Mcquen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mcquen in 1963 was 81, and 60 in 1999.

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