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Quivey Family History

Quivey 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: Quincy, Quinley, Hulvey, Quigley, Qualey, Quinney, Guiney, Turvey

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Where is the Quivey family from?

You can see how Quivey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quivey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Quivey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Quivey families living in Warwickshire. This was about 85% of all the recorded Quivey's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Quivey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quivey 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 Quivey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Quivey. 50% of Quivey men worked as an Accountant and 100% of Quivey women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Accountant
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Quivey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Quivey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quivey 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Quivey. 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 157 military records available for the last name Quivey. For the veterans among your Quivey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quivey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Quivey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Quivey in 1962 was 60, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quivey 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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