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Qualk Family History

Qualk 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: Quale, Quall, Quan, Quick, Quant, Falk, Quail, Tulk, Quast, Kalk

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Where is the Qualk family from?

You can see how Qualk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Qualk family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Qualk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Qualk family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Qualk's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Qualk families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Qualk 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 Qualk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Qualk. 100% of Qualk men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Qualk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Qualk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Qualk 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Qualk. 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 52 military records available for the last name Qualk. For the veterans among your Qualk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Qualk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Qualk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Qualk in 1964 was 77, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Qualk 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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