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Quiven Family History

Quiven 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: Ulven, Quinn, Quirin, Quin, Queen, Kuiken, Quine, Quiles, Given

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Where is the Quiven family from?

You can see how Quiven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quiven family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Quiven families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Quiven's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Quiven families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Quiven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quiven 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Quiven. 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 Quiven. For the veterans among your Quiven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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