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Quedley Family History

Quedley 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: Quidley, Medley, Dudley, Pedley, Quinley, Quigley, Qualey, Hedley

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Where is the Quedley family from?

You can see how Quedley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quedley family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Quedley families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there were 3 Quedley families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Quedley's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Quedley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 640 census records available for the last name Quedley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quedley 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Quedley. 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 32 military records available for the last name Quedley. For the veterans among your Quedley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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