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Quives Family History

Quives 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: Quiles, Ives, Rives, Vives, Shives, Quine, Guiles, Quijas, Quiros

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Where is the Quives family from?

You can see how Quives families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quives family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Quives families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Quives's in USA. California had the highest population of Quives families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quives 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 Quives ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Freight Hauler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Quives. 100% of Quives men worked as a Freight Hauler.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Freight Hauler
    100%

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Quives. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quives 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Quives. 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 3 military records available for the last name Quives. For the veterans among your Quives ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quives lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Quives life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Quives in 1968 was 65, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quives 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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