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Quare Family History

Quare 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: Quade, Quate, Quale, Quire, Square, Quave, Hare, Clare, Quan, Squire

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Where is the Quare family from?

You can see how Quare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quare family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Quare families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Quare families living in Indiana. This was about 83% of all the recorded Quare's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Quare families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quare surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Quare ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Quare. 100% of Quare men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 582 census records available for the last name Quare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quare 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Quare. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Quare. For the veterans among your Quare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quare lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1997, in the United States, Quare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Quare in 1987 was 46, and 61 in 1997.

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