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Qua Family History

Qua Name Meaning

Chinese: Teochew form of the surname 柯 see Ke

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


Similar surnames: Hua, Quan, Qu, Rua, Dua, Que, Lua, Bua, Quay, Cua

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Where is the Qua family from?

You can see how Qua families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Qua family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Qua families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Qua families living in Ontario. This was about 74% of all the recorded Qua's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Qua families in 1911.
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What did your Qua ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Manager was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Qua. 50% of Qua men worked as a Manager. .

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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 1921

  • Manager
    50%
  • Trapper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Qua. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Qua 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 600 immigration records available for the last name Qua. 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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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Qua. For the veterans among your Qua ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Qua lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Qua life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Qua in 1963 was 89, and 73 in 2004.

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