In the mountains of Scotland's west coast and on the Hebrides islands, the ancestors of the MacQuity family were born. Their name comes from Veaty. Mac means son of.MacVitti, therefore, means son of Vitti. Over time, the spelling of the name has changed, which is why the MacVitti is descended from Veaty.
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Early Origins of the MacQuity family
The surname MacQuity was first found in Ayrshire, and Galloway where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the census rolls taken by the ancient Kings of Scotland to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.
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Early History of the MacQuity family
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MacQuity Spelling Variations
Spelling variations are a very common occurrence in records of early Scottish names. They result from the repeated and inaccurate translations that many names went through in the course of various English occupations of Scotland. MacQuity has been spelled MacVittie, MacVittye, MacVittae, MacWittie, MacWitty and many more.
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Early Notables of the MacQuity family
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Migration of the MacQuity family
Scottish settlers arrived in many of the communities that became the backbones of the United States and Canada. Many stayed, but some headed west for the endless open country of the prairies. In the American War of Independence, many Scots who remained loyal to England re-settled in Canada as United Empire Loyalists. Scots across North America were able to recover much of their lost heritage in the 20th century as Clan societies and highland games sprang up across North America. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first MacQuitys to arrive on North American shores: Alan MacWittie who settled in New England in 1685; Duncan McVittie arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1775.
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