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Quair Family History

Quair 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, Quain, Quaid, Quan, Quant, Fair, Quarry, Mair, Nair, Quast

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Where is the Quair family from?

You can see how Quair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quair family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Quair families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Quair families living in Clackmannanshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Quair's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Quair families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quair 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 Quair ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Weavers was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Quair. 100% of Quair women worked as a Weavers.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Weavers
    100%

What Quair family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Quair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quair 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Quair. 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 18 military records available for the last name Quair. For the veterans among your Quair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quair lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Quair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Quair in 1969 was 65, and 47 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quair

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quair 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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