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Origins of the McQuire surname

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About the McQuires

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Where do most McQuires live?

In 1921, most McQuires lived in London.


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Interesting facts about McQuires

How common is your surname?

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

We have 4,140 records for the McQuire surname. The oldest one dates back to 1802.

Who were McQuires most likely to marry?

Mc Quires

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Smiths

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What are the most common McQuire first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for McQuires

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

Common Female occupations for McQuires in 1921
Dressmaker

19

Servant

12

Charwoman

11

Mill Worker

11

General Servant Domestic

10

Common Male occupations for McQuires in 1921
Coal Miner

47

General Labourer

45

Hawker

17

Miner

14

Coal Miner Hewer

11

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