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Quid Family History

Quid 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: Quin, Quaid, Qiu, Qi, Lund, Qin, Quan, Quick, Qu, Eid

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Where is the Quid family from?

You can see how Quid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quid family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1881. The most Quid families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Quid family living in Ayrshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Quid's in Scotland. Ayrshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Quid families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quid 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 445 census records available for the last name Quid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quid 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Quid. 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 21 military records available for the last name Quid. For the veterans among your Quid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quid lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1986, in the United States, Quid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Quid in 1970 was 86, and 84 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quid 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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