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Quirrie Family History

Quirrie 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: Currie, Quirin, Quire, Murrie, Quirke, Quirarte, Guthrie, Squire

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Where is the Quirrie family from?

You can see how Quirrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quirrie family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Quirrie families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Quirrie family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Quirrie's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Quirrie families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quirrie 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 27 census records available for the last name Quirrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quirrie 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Quirrie. 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 2 military records available for the last name Quirrie. For the veterans among your Quirrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quirrie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quirrie 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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