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Quig Family History

Quig 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: Puig, Quigg, Quin, Qiu, Qi, Qin, Quan, Quick, Qu, Feig

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Where is the Quig family from?

You can see how Quig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Quig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Quig families living in Essex. This was about 82% of all the recorded Quig's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Quig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Quig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Quig. 100% of Quig men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Quig women worked as a Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Quig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Quig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quig 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 490 immigration records available for the last name Quig. 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 315 military records available for the last name Quig. For the veterans among your Quig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Quig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Quig in 1963 was 73, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quig 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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