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Quirley Family History

Quirley 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: Quinley, Quigley, Quidley, Murley, Turley, Gurley, Curley, Durley

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Where is the Quirley family from?

You can see how Quirley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quirley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Quirley families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1861. In 1880 there were 5 Quirley families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Quirley's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Quirley families in 1880.
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What did your Quirley ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Quirley ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Quirley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quirley 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Quirley. 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 14 military records available for the last name Quirley. For the veterans among your Quirley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quirley lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Quirley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Quirley in 1979 was 65, and 74 in 1999.

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