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Quiri Family History

Quiri 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: Quirk, Quirin, Quire, Quick, Squire, Wuori, Quint, Quist, Suri, Turi

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Where is the Quiri family from?

You can see how Quiri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quiri family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Quiri families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Quiri family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Quiri's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Quiri families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quiri 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 81 census records available for the last name Quiri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quiri 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Quiri. 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 52 military records available for the last name Quiri. For the veterans among your Quiri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quiri lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Quiri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Quiri in 1968 was 74, and 65 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quiri 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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