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Quebec Family History

Quebec Name 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: Uebel, Kuebel, Queen, Kueber, Queer, Huebel, Hueber, Ruebel, Dube

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Where is the Quebec family from?

You can see how Quebec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quebec family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Quebec families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Quebec families living in Quebec. This was about 53% of all the recorded Quebec's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Quebec families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quebec surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Quebec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Quebec. 56% of Quebec men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Quebec women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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What Quebec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Quebec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quebec 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 958 immigration records available for the last name Quebec. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Quebec. For the veterans among your Quebec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quebec lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Quebec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Quebec in 1949 was 39, and 63 in 2004.

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