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Qualla Family History

Qualla 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: Quella, Qualls, Quall, Falla, Palla, Halla, Quail, Galla, Balla

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Where is the Qualla family from?

You can see how Qualla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Qualla family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Qualla families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Qualla families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Qualla's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Qualla families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Qualla 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 Qualla ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Qualla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Qualla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Qualla 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Qualla. 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 4 military records available for the last name Qualla. For the veterans among your Qualla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Qualla lifespan?

Average Qualla life expectancy in 2003 was 30 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Qualla 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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