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Quivers Family History

Quivers 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: Rivers, Stivers, Livers, Ivers, Chivers, Quiles, Quier, Shivers

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Where is the Quivers family from?

You can see how Quivers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quivers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Quivers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Quivers families living in Durham. This was about 60% of all the recorded Quivers's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Quivers families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 593 census records available for the last name Quivers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quivers 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Quivers. 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 65 military records available for the last name Quivers. For the veterans among your Quivers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quivers lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Quivers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Quivers in 1949 was 26, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quivers 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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