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Quernes Family History

Quernes 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: Viernes, Quarles, Ternes, Queener, Fuertes, Quesnel, Duenes, Kernes

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Where is the Quernes family from?

You can see how Quernes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quernes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Quernes families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Quernes families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Quernes's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Quernes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Quernes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quernes 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Quernes. 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 military records available for the last name Quernes. For the veterans among your Quernes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quernes

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