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Quiby Family History

Quiby 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: Quimby, Quinby, Quick, Hubby, Quint, Quincy, Quist, Gunby, Quill

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Where is the Quiby family from?

You can see how Quiby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quiby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Quiby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Quiby families living in Yorkshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Quiby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Quiby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Quiby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quiby 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Quiby. 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 3 military records available for the last name Quiby. For the veterans among your Quiby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quiby

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