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Qualle Family History

Qualle 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, Qualley, Qualls, Quayle, Quall, Galle, Quail, Halle, Balle

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Where is the Qualle family from?

You can see how Qualle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Qualle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Qualle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Qualle families living in Minnesota. This was about 57% of all the recorded Qualle's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Qualle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Qualle 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 Qualle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Qualle. 39% of Qualle men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Qualle women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Qualle were Farm Laborer and 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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Qualle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 804 census records available for the last name Qualle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Qualle 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Qualle. 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 71 military records available for the last name Qualle. For the veterans among your Qualle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Qualle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Qualle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Qualle in 1963 was 86, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Qualle 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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