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Quiz Family History

Quiz 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: Quin, Ruiz, Luiz, Qiu, Qi, Qin, Quan, Quick, Qu, Quint

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Where is the Quiz family from?

You can see how Quiz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quiz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Quiz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Quiz families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Quiz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Quiz families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Quiz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quiz 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Quiz. 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 5 military records available for the last name Quiz. For the veterans among your Quiz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quiz lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Quiz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Quiz in 1985 was 46, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quiz 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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