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Quaies Family History

Quaies 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: Quail, Quade, Qualey, Quarles, Quaife, Quate, Quain, Quiles, Quaas

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Quaies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quaies 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Quaies. 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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There are 16 military records available for the last name Quaies. For the veterans among your Quaies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quaies lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Quaies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Quaies in 1970 was 75, and 66 in 1994.

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