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Queary Family History

Queary 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: Quealy, Query, Querry, Geary, Quarry, Deary, Cleary, Quay, Weary

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Where is the Queary family from?

You can see how Queary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Queary family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Queary families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Queary families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Queary's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Queary families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Queary 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 Queary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Queary. 43% of Queary men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Queary women worked as a Laundress.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Queary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 901 census records available for the last name Queary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Queary 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Queary. 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 Queary. For the veterans among your Queary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Queary lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Queary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Queary in 1962 was 44, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Queary

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Queary 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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