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Qualman Family History

Qualman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Qualmann: habitational name for someone from a place near Segeberg.

Schleswig-Holstein Mecklenburg-West Pomerania is the region from which this name originates.

The name Qualmann indicates a connection to a specific location.

Quala is the name of the place associated with this surname.

This reflects the practice of surnaming based on geographic origins.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Qualman family from?

You can see how Qualman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Qualman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Qualman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Qualman families living in Ohio. This was about 29% of all the recorded Qualman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Qualman families in 1880.
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What did your Qualman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Qualman. 23% of Qualman men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Qualman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Qualman were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Former
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Qualman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Qualman 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Qualman. 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 217 military records available for the last name Qualman. For the veterans among your Qualman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Qualman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Qualman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Qualman in 1963 was 76, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Qualman 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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