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Querney Family History

Querney 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: Queeney, Cerney, Burney, Turney, Tierney, Cherney, Quinney, Berney

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Where is the Querney family from?

You can see how Querney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Querney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Querney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Querney families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Querney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Querney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Querney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Querney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Querney. 100% of Querney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Querney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Querney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Querney 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Querney. 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 20 military records available for the last name Querney. For the veterans among your Querney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Querney lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1996, in the United States, Querney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Querney in 1981 was 71, and 23 in 1996.

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