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Quirn Family History

Quirn 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, Quinn, Quirin, Quin, Quire, Qin, Quan, Quick, Squire, Qian

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Where is the Quirn family from?

You can see how Quirn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quirn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Quirn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Quirn family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Quirn's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Quirn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quirn 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 149 census records available for the last name Quirn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quirn 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Quirn. 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 Quirn. For the veterans among your Quirn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quirn lifespan?

Average Quirn life expectancy in 2003 was 16 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quirn 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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