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Quiry Family History

Quiry 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, Query, Quire, Bury, Quick, Squire, Dury, Jury, Quint, Quarry

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Where is the Quiry family from?

You can see how Quiry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quiry family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Quiry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Quiry families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Quiry's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Quiry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quiry 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 255 census records available for the last name Quiry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quiry 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Quiry. 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 35 military records available for the last name Quiry. For the veterans among your Quiry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quiry lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Quiry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Quiry in 1973 was 83, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quiry 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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