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Queener Family History

Queener Name Meaning

Origin uncertain. It is probably of German origin, perhaps an Americanized spelling of Kühner (see Kuhner).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Deener, Keener, Fleener, Greener, Queer, Duesler, Kuehner, Heebner

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Where is the Queener family from?

You can see how Queener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Queener family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Queener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Queener families living in Tennessee. This was about 89% of all the recorded Queener's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Queener families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Queener 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 Queener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Queener. 32% of Queener men worked as a Miner and 25% of Queener women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Queener were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Miner
    32%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Presser
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Queener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Queener 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Queener. 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 620 military records available for the last name Queener. For the veterans among your Queener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Queener lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Queener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Queener in 1957 was 43, and 77 in 2004.

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