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Quiris Family History

Quiris 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: Quirin, Quiros, Kairis, Duris, Quirk, Quirion, Juris, Quiram, Huiras

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Where is the Quiris family from?

You can see how Quiris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quiris family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Quiris families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Quiris families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Quiris's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Quiris families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quiris 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 60 census records available for the last name Quiris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quiris 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Quiris. 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 4 military records available for the last name Quiris. For the veterans among your Quiris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quiris lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Quiris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Quiris in 1979 was 75, and 64 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quiris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quiris 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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