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Quevy Family History

Quevy 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: Query, Levy, Que, Quell, Quay, Queen, Quealy, Duey, Cueva, Queer

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Where is the Quevy family from?

You can see how Quevy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quevy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Quevy family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Quevy's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Quevy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quevy 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 50 census records available for the last name Quevy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quevy 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Quevy. 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 16 military records available for the last name Quevy. For the veterans among your Quevy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quevy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1986, in the United States, Quevy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Quevy in 1965 was 69, and 71 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quevy 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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