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Queensland Family History

Queensland 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: Greenland, Stensland, Queenan, Quinlan, Penland, Sweetland, Ueland

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Where is the Queensland family from?

You can see how Queensland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Queensland family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Queensland family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Queensland's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Queensland families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Queensland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Queensland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Queensland. 100% of Queensland men worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Operator
    100%
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What Queensland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Queensland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Queensland 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 Queensland. 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 4 military records available for the last name Queensland. For the veterans among your Queensland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Queensland lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Queensland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Queensland in 1971 was 74, and 65 in 2001.

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