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Quiem Family History

Quiem 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: Quier, Quick, Quint, Quist, Quill, Que, Priem, Thiem, Quirk, Quigg

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Where is the Quiem family from?

You can see how Quiem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quiem family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Quiem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Quiem families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Quiem's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Quiem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quiem 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 19 census records available for the last name Quiem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quiem 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Quiem. 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 Quiem. For the veterans among your Quiem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quiem lifespan?

Average Quiem life expectancy in 1978 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quiem 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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