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Quailey Family History

Quailey 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: Qualey, Qualley, Bailey, Quail, Gailey, Quinley, Quigley, Brailey

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Where is the Quailey family from?

You can see how Quailey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quailey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Quailey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Quailey families living in Durham. This was about 63% of all the recorded Quailey's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Quailey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quailey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Quailey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Quailey. 100% of Quailey men worked as an Owner and 100% of Quailey women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Owner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Quailey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 885 census records available for the last name Quailey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quailey 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Quailey. 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 62 military records available for the last name Quailey. For the veterans among your Quailey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quailey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Quailey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Quailey in 1971 was 69, and 78 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quailey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quailey 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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