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Quigney Family History

Quigney 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, Quinney, Quincy, Quinley, Guiney, Rigney, Quine, Quidley

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Where is the Quigney family from?

You can see how Quigney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quigney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Quigney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Quigney families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Quigney's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Quigney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quigney 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 Quigney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Quigney. 100% of Quigney men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Quigney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Quigney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quigney 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Quigney. 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 96 military records available for the last name Quigney. For the veterans among your Quigney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quigney lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Quigney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Quigney in 1968 was 70, and 49 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quigney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quigney 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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