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Queeny Family History

Queeny 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: Queen, Queeney, Queenan, Queener, Quealy, Queer, Query, Querry

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Where is the Queeny family from?

You can see how Queeny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Queeny family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Queeny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Queeny family living in Midlothian. This was about 50% of all the recorded Queeny's in Scotland. Midlothian and 1 other county had the highest population of Queeny families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Queeny 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 Queeny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Queeny. 100% of Queeny men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Queeny 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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Queeny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 785 census records available for the last name Queeny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Queeny 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Queeny. 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 79 military records available for the last name Queeny. For the veterans among your Queeny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Queeny lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Queeny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Queeny in 1968 was 71, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Queeny 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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