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Quigless Family History

Quigless 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, Quiles, Burgess, Quinley, Jungles, Curless, Gless, Quarles

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Where is the Quigless family from?

You can see how Quigless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quigless family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Quigless families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Quigless families living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Quigless's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Quigless families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quigless 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 46 census records available for the last name Quigless. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quigless 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Quigless. 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 10 military records available for the last name Quigless. For the veterans among your Quigless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quigless lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Quigless life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Quigless in 1968 was 94, and 60 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quigless 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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