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Quale Family History

Quale Surname Meaning

Manx: variant of Quail. This surname is very rare in Britain.

Americanized form of Norwegian Kvale (also Kvåle) or of its cognate Kval (also Kvål).

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


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Where is the Quale family from?

You can see how Quale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quale family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Quale families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Quale families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Quale's in Canada. Quebec and 1 other province had the highest population of Quale families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quale 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 Quale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Quale. 35% of Quale men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Quale women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Quale were Clerk and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Quale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quale 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 910 immigration records available for the last name Quale. 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 617 military records available for the last name Quale. For the veterans among your Quale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quale lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Quale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Quale in 1962 was 69, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quale 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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