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Quabec Family History

Quabec Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Quade, Qualey, Quanbeck, Quate, Quale, Brabec, Quave, Dube, Gabel

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Where is the Quabec family from?

You can see how Quabec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quabec family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Quabec families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Quabec families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Quabec's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Quabec families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Quabec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quabec 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Quabec. 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 3 military records available for the last name Quabec. For the veterans among your Quabec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quabec lifespan?

Average Quabec life expectancy in 1986 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quabec ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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