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Quew Family History

Quew 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: Que, Drew, Quan, Chew, Qu, Due, Rue, Kew, Xue, Yue

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Where is the Quew family from?

You can see how Quew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quew family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Quew families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Quew families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Quew's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Quew families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Quew ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Quew. 100% of Quew 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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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Quew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quew 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Quew. 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 23 military records available for the last name Quew. For the veterans among your Quew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quew lifespan?

Average Quew life expectancy in 1968 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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