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Qualen Family History

Qualen 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, Quale, Quan, Mullen, Cullen, Bullen, Palen, Dalen, Quade

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Where is the Qualen family from?

You can see how Qualen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Qualen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Qualen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Qualen families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Qualen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Qualen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Qualen 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 Qualen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Qualen. 50% of Qualen men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Qualen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Qualen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Qualen 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Qualen. 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 20 military records available for the last name Qualen. For the veterans among your Qualen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Qualen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Qualen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Qualen in 1975 was 77, and 93 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Qualen 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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