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Quernheim Family History

Quernheim 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: Bernheim, Wertheim, Durheim, Burnham, Manheim, Guggenheim, Oppenheim

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Where is the Quernheim family from?

You can see how Quernheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quernheim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Quernheim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Quernheim families living in Missouri. This was about 64% of all the recorded Quernheim's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Quernheim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quernheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Quernheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quernheim 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Quernheim. 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 82 military records available for the last name Quernheim. For the veterans among your Quernheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quernheim lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Quernheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Quernheim in 1970 was 90, and 36 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quernheim 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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