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Quek Family History

Quek Surname Meaning

Teochew, Hokkien, and Taiwanese form of the Chinese surname 郭 see Guo (1).

The dialects of this pronunciation are found in E Guangdong, Fujian, and Taiwan, from where many people migrated to Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and other parts of SE Asia.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Quek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Quek families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Quek families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Quek's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Quek families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Quek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quek 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Quek. 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 8 military records available for the last name Quek. For the veterans among your Quek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quek lifespan?

Average Quek life expectancy in 2001 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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