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Quensley Family History

Quensley 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: Hensley, Quinley, Densley, Hunsley, Bensley, Frensley, Spensley

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Where is the Quensley family from?

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

There are 2 census records available for the last name Quensley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quensley 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Quensley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Quensley. For the veterans among your Quensley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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