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Quera Family History

Quera 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: Luera, Query, Mura, Guerra, Dura, Bera, Sera, Duer, Riera, Gura

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Where is the Quera family from?

You can see how Quera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quera family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Quera families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Quera family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Quera's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Quera families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Quera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quera 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Quera. 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 4 military records available for the last name Quera. For the veterans among your Quera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quera lifespan?

Average Quera life expectancy in 1983 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quera 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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