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Querns Family History

Querns 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: Burns, Lueras, Juers, Berns, Queen, Querin, Quiros, Query, Querry

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Where is the Querns family from?

You can see how Querns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Querns family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Querns families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 8 Querns families living in Ayrshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Querns's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Querns families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Querns 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 510 census records available for the last name Querns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Querns 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Querns. 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 83 military records available for the last name Querns. For the veterans among your Querns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Querns lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Querns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Querns in 1965 was 67, and 15 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Querns 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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