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Quish Family History

Quish 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: Quist, Huish, Quick, Rush, Quint, Buis, Bush, Quast, Klish, Quill

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Where is the Quish family from?

You can see how Quish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quish family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Quish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Quish families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Quish's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Quish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Quish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hospital Nurse was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Quish. 60% of Quish women worked as a Hospital Nurse.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Hospital Nurse
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    40%

What Quish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Quish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quish 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Quish. 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 124 military records available for the last name Quish. For the veterans among your Quish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quish lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Quish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Quish in 1943 was 55, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quish 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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