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Quaye Family History

Quaye Surname Meaning

Manx: variant of Quay.

West African (Ghana): from an Anglicized form of the male personal name Kwei found among the Ga people denoting a third-born boy.

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


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Where is the Quaye family from?

You can see how Quaye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quaye family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Quaye families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Quaye families living in Isle of Man. This was about 53% of all the recorded Quaye's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Quaye families in 1891.
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What did your Quaye ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Quaye. 67% of Quaye women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Civil Servant
    34%

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Census Records

There are 814 census records available for the last name Quaye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quaye 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Quaye. 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 48 military records available for the last name Quaye. For the veterans among your Quaye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quaye lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Quaye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Quaye in 1965 was 54, and 48 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quaye 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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