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Quarrey Family History

Quarrey 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: Quarry, Qualey, Surrey, Quarles, Querry, Currey, Murrey, Qualley

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Where is the Quarrey family from?

You can see how Quarrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quarrey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Quarrey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Quarrey family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Quarrey's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Quarrey families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Quarrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quarrey 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Quarrey. 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 19 military records available for the last name Quarrey. For the veterans among your Quarrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quarrey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1975, in the United States, Quarrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Quarrey in 1971 was 54, and 81 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quarrey 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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