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Qureshi Name Meaning

Muslim (mainly the Indian subcontinent and Saudi Arabia): name indicating descent from the Quraish the leading tribe in Mecca at the time of the birth of the prophet Muhammad (AD 570); the prophet's mother was a member of it.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Munshi, Suresh, Quraishi, Uresti, Rashid, Buresh, Burski, Moresi

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Where is the Qureshi family from?

You can see how Qureshi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Qureshi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Qureshi families living in Connecticut. This was about 67% of all the recorded Qureshi's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Qureshi families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Qureshi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Qureshi 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 573 immigration records available for the last name Qureshi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 116 military records available for the last name Qureshi. For the veterans among your Qureshi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Qureshi lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Qureshi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Qureshi in 1974 was 21, and 69 in 2004.

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