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Quiram Family History

Quiram Surname Meaning

German: perhaps an altered form of Quirin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Quiram family from?

You can see how Quiram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quiram family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Quiram families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Quiram families living in Warwickshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Quiram's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Quiram families in 1891.
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What did your Quiram ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Quiram. 42% of Quiram men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Quiram women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Quiram were Farm Operator and Student Nurse.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Farm Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Student Nurse
    50%

What Quiram family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Quiram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quiram 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Quiram. 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 235 military records available for the last name Quiram. For the veterans among your Quiram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quiram lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Quiram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Quiram in 1958 was 50, and 88 in 2004.

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