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Mcquigg Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McQuaig .

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


Similar surnames: Mcquiggan, Mcquire, Mcquay, Mcquaide, Mckaig, Mcguirl, Mcguiggan

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Where is the Mcquigg family from?

You can see how Mcquigg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcquigg family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcquigg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Mcquigg families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Mcquigg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mcquigg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcquigg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcquigg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcquigg. 42% of Mcquigg men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Mcquigg women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcquigg were Seaman 2c and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Seaman 2c
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcquigg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcquigg 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Mcquigg. 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 514 military records available for the last name Mcquigg. For the veterans among your Mcquigg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcquigg lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mcquigg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mcquigg in 1960 was 50, and 84 in 2004.

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