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Quealey Family History

Quealey 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, Quealy, Healey, Quinley, Quigley, Kealey, Quale, Quidley

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Where is the Quealey family from?

You can see how Quealey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quealey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Quealey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Quealey families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Quealey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Quealey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quealey 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 Quealey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Quealey. 100% of Quealey women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 869 census records available for the last name Quealey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quealey 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Quealey. 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 81 military records available for the last name Quealey. For the veterans among your Quealey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quealey lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Quealey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Quealey in 1949 was 62, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quealey 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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