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Quaes Family History

Quaes 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: Quaas, Quan, Quant, Quail, Quast, Kunes, Que, Quade, Tukes, Qualey

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Where is the Quaes family from?

You can see how Quaes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quaes family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Quaes family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Quaes's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Quaes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quaes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Quaes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quaes 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 Quaes. 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 Quaes. For the veterans among your Quaes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quaes 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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