Queer Family History

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Queer Name Meaning

Origin uncertain. Perhaps a variant of Scottish or Irish Quire (see McQuire).

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


Similar surnames: Quier, Buter, Queener, Teer, Queen, Luer, Speer, Querry, Luter

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Queer Family Origin

Where is the Queer family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Queer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Queer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Queer families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Queer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 81% of all the recorded Queer's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Queer families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Queer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Queer Family Occupations

    What did your Queer ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Laborer, Farmer and Carpenter were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Queer. The most common Queer occupation in the USA was Laborer. 31% of Queer's were Laborers. A less common occupation for the Queer family was Breakman.

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    • Laborer

      31%

    • Farmer

      12%

    • Carpenter

      8%

    • Breakman

      4%

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

    Queer Historical Records

    What Queer family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Queer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Queer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Queer

    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Queer. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Queer. For the veterans among your Queer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Queer Life Expectancy

    What is the average Queer lifespan?

    Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Queer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Queer in 1944 was 37, and 88 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Queer

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Queer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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