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Quisay Family History

Quisay 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: Quincy, Quist, Quispe, Quay, Quiram, Quimby, Quilty, Quijas, Quinby

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Where is the Quisay family from?

You can see how Quisay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quisay family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Quisay families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Quisay family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Quisay's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Quisay families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Quisay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quisay 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Quisay. 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 4 military records available for the last name Quisay. For the veterans among your Quisay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quisay lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Quisay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Quisay in 1976 was 76, and 67 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quisay 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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