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Mcquinn Family History

Mcquinn Name Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Coinn earlier spelled Mac Cuinn ‘son of Conn’ a personal name meaning ‘wisdom’ or ‘chief’ (see Conn ).

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


Similar surnames: Mcdunn, Mcquain, Quinn, Mcminn, Mcqueen, Mcmunn, O'quinn, Mcginn

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Where is the Mcquinn family from?

You can see how Mcquinn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcquinn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcquinn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Mcquinn families living in New York. This was about 28% of all the recorded Mcquinn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mcquinn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcquinn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcquinn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcquinn. 32% of Mcquinn men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Mcquinn women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcquinn were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Mcquinn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcquinn 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcquinn. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mcquinn. For the veterans among your Mcquinn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcquinn lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Mcquinn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Mcquinn in 1948 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

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