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Quirka Family History

Quirka 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: Quirk, Quirke, Quick, Quirin, Quiram, Quiroga, Kurka, Gurka, Burka

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Where is the Quirka family from?

You can see how Quirka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quirka family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Quirka families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Quirka family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Quirka's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Quirka families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Quirka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quirka 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Quirka. 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 Quirka. For the veterans among your Quirka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quirka lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Quirka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Quirka in 1970 was 84, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quirka 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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