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Mcquinton Family History

Mcquinton 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: Mcquiston, Quinton, Mcclinton, Mcquinn, Mcquistion, Mccuiston, Quinto

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Where is the Mcquinton family from?

You can see how Mcquinton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcquinton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mcquinton families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1920 there was 1 Mcquinton family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcquinton's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Mcquinton families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcquinton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcquinton ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mcquinton ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Mcquinton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcquinton 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Mcquinton. 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 25 military records available for the last name Mcquinton. For the veterans among your Mcquinton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcquinton lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2002, in the United States, Mcquinton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mcquinton in 1999 was 59, and 64 in 2002.

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