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Origins of the McQuiggan surname

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We have a total number of 1019 records for people with the last name McQuiggan.

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Where do most McQuiggans live?

In 1921, most McQuiggans lived in London.


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Interesting facts about McQuiggans

How common is your surname?

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

We have 670 records for the McQuiggan surname. The oldest one dates back to 1841.

Who were McQuiggans most likely to marry?

Mc Quiggans

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Hayeses

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married McQuiggans.

What are the most common McQuiggan first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for McQuiggans

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

Common Female occupations for McQuiggans in 1921
Sewer

5

Domestic Servant

4

Servant

3

Charwoman

2

Cotton Mill Wkr

2

Common Male occupations for McQuiggans in 1921
Coal Miner

8

General Labourer

5

Shoemaker

5

Carter

4

Able Seaman

3

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