Origins of the McQuay surname
About the McQuays
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Interesting facts about Mcquay
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Mcquay surname. The oldest one dates back to 1860.
What are the most common Mcquay first names?
John
James
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Mcquays
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mcquays in 1921
Whipstring Maker
4
Domestic Servant
3
Laundress
3
Assisting In Business
2
F S
2
Common male occupations for Mcquays in 1921
Tailor
3
Copper Smith
2
Electric Car Driver
2
Electrical Engineer
2
Gut Manufacturer
2
