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Origins of the McCuaig surname

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About the McCuaigs

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Where do most McCuaigs live?

In 1921, most McCuaigs lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about McCuaigs

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,750 records for the McCuaig surname. The oldest one dates back to 1723.

Who were McCuaigs most likely to marry?

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What are the most common McCuaig first names?

  • John
  • Duncan
  • Mary
  • Catherine

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Common jobs for McCuaigs

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

Common Female occupations for McCuaigs in 1921
F S

14

General Servant

13

Farmer's Wife

10

Dressmaker

9

General Serv

9

Common Male occupations for McCuaigs in 1921
Farmer

41

Fisherman

16

Ploughman

16

Farmer's Son

13

Joiner

12

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