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Quiggley Family History

Quiggley 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: Quigley, Quiggle, Quinley, Quidley, Tingley, Hughley, Keighley

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Where is the Quiggley family from?

You can see how Quiggley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quiggley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Quiggley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Quiggley families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Quiggley's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Quiggley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Quiggley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quiggley 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Quiggley. 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 Quiggley. For the veterans among your Quiggley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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