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Quall Name Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Kvale (also Kvåle) or of its cognate Kval (also Kvål).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Quave, Gall, Gull, Quale, Quill, Bull, Udall, Quade, Quayle, Quach

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Where is the Quall family from?

You can see how Quall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Quall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Quall families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Quall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Quall families in 1891.
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What did your Quall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Quall. 36% of Quall men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Quall women worked as a Weaver. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    33%
  • Butcher
    9%
  • Teacher
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Quall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quall census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 110 immigration records available for the last name Quall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 948 military records available for the last name Quall. For the veterans among your Quall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quall lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Quall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Quall in 1944 was 65, and 76 in 2004.

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