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Quiros Family History

Quiros Surname Meaning

Asturian-Leonese (Quirós): habitational name from Quirós, a place in Asturias (Spain) named with a derivative (in plural) of qu(e)iroga ‘heather’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Quiros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quiros family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Quiros families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Quiros families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Quiros's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Quiros families in 1891.
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What did your Quiros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Quiros. 72% of Quiros 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
    72%
  • Ranch Work
    29%

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Passenger Lists

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Draft Cards

There are 415 military records available for the last name Quiros. For the veterans among your Quiros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quiros lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Quiros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Quiros in 1953 was 39, and 71 in 2004.

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