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Qualley Family History

Qualley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Kvaløy; see Qualey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Qualley family from?

You can see how Qualley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Qualley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Qualley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Qualley families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Qualley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Qualley families in 1891.
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What did your Qualley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Qualley. 48% of Qualley men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Qualley women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Qualley were Common Labor and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Common Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Maid
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Qualley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Qualley 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Qualley. 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 289 military records available for the last name Qualley. For the veterans among your Qualley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Qualley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Qualley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Qualley in 1963 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Qualley 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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