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Quigel Family History

Quigel 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: Kugel, Gugel, Feigel, Igel, Quill, Pugel, Quigley, Quigg, Huegel

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Where is the Quigel family from?

You can see how Quigel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quigel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Quigel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Quigel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Quigel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Quigel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quigel 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 278 census records available for the last name Quigel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quigel 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Quigel. 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 156 military records available for the last name Quigel. For the veterans among your Quigel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quigel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Quigel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Quigel in 1963 was 80, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quigel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quigel 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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