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Origins of the Maquire surname

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About the Maquires

We have a total number of 1927 records for people with the last name Maquire.

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Where do most Maquires live?

In 1921, most Maquires lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Maquires

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,180 records for the Maquire surname. The oldest one dates back to 1910.

Who were Maquires most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Maquires.

What are the most common Maquire first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Maquire family members

Common jobs for Maquires

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Maquires in 1921
Laundress

13

Dressmaker

9

General Servant Domestic

6

Charwoman

5

General Servant

4

Common Male occupations for Maquires in 1921
General Labourer

11

Agricultural Labourer

5

Dock Labourer

4

Porter

4

Shoe Maker

4

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