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Querrey Family History

Querrey 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: Querry, Quarry, Surrey, Guerry, Query, Currey, Murrey, Queeney

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Where is the Querrey family from?

You can see how Querrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Querrey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Querrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Querrey families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Querrey's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Querrey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Querrey 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 Querrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Querrey. 60% of Querrey men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Floating Laborer
    20%

What Querrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Querrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Querrey 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Querrey. 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 48 military records available for the last name Querrey. For the veterans among your Querrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Querrey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Querrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Querrey in 1963 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Querrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Querrey 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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