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Quiroa Family History

Quiroa Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Guatemala and Mexico): probably an altered form of Galician Quiroga

or a topographic name derived directly from the plant name queiroga ‘heather’.

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


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You can see how Quiroa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quiroa family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Quiroa family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Quiroa's in USA. California had the highest population of Quiroa families in 1880.
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There are 239 census records available for the last name Quiroa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quiroa 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Quiroa. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Quiroa. For the veterans among your Quiroa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quiroa lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Quiroa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Quiroa in 1988 was 76, and 50 in 2002.

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