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Quighley Family History

Quighley 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: Quigley, Hughley, Keighley, Quinley, Highley, Beighley, Quidley

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Where is the Quighley family from?

You can see how Quighley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quighley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Quighley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Quighley families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Quighley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Quighley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Quighley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quighley 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Quighley. 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 7 military records available for the last name Quighley. For the veterans among your Quighley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quighley lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quighley

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