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Quartley Family History

Quartley Surname Meaning

see Quartly.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Quartley family from?

You can see how Quartley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quartley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Quartley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Quartley families living in Somerset. This was about 41% of all the recorded Quartley's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Quartley families in 1891.
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What did your Quartley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Quartley. 34% of Quartley men worked as a General Farm Labourer and 83% of Quartley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Quartley were Farm Carter and Norland Nurse.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Farm Labourer
    34%
  • Railway Clerk
    34%
  • Farm Carter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • Norland Nurse
    6%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Quartley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quartley 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Quartley. 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 156 military records available for the last name Quartley. For the veterans among your Quartley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quartley lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Quartley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Quartley in 1969 was 32, and 62 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quartley 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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