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Quisley Family History

Quisley 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: Quinley, Quigley, Quidley, Sisley, Paisley, Daisley, Bursley, Quispe

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Where is the Quisley family from?

You can see how Quisley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quisley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Quisley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Quisley families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Quisley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Quisley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Quisley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quisley 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Quisley. 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 29 military records available for the last name Quisley. For the veterans among your Quisley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quisley lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Quisley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Quisley in 1970 was 80, and 93 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quisley 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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