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Quah Family History

Quah Surname Meaning

Teochew form of the Chinese surname 柯 see Ko (1).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Quah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quah family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Quah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Quah families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Quah's in USA. California had the highest population of Quah families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 496 census records available for the last name Quah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quah 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Quah. 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 67 military records available for the last name Quah. For the veterans among your Quah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quah lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1989, in the United States, Quah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Quah in 1973 was 92, and 79 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quah 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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