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Qually Family History

Qually 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, Qualley, Qualls, Quall, Sully, Quarry, Quail, Tully, Quill

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Where is the Qually family from?

You can see how Qually families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Qually family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Qually families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Qually family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Qually's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Qually families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Qually 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 Qually ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Qually. 50% of Qually men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Qually women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Qually were Laborer and Bookkeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%

What Qually family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Qually. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Qually 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Qually. 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 186 military records available for the last name Qually. For the veterans among your Qually ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Qually lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Qually life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Qually in 1954 was 68, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Qually 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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