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Quartly Family History

Quartly Surname Meaning

Apparently from Quartley Farm in Bampton (Devon) for which there are no early records, but Quartlys are recorded at Great Champson Molland (Devon) as early as 170.

As no early records for this place-name have been found, its etymology is uncertain.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Quartly family from?

You can see how Quartly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quartly family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Quartly families living in Somerset. This was about 46% of all the recorded Quartly's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Quartly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quartly 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 Quartly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer Heavy Work and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Quartly. 25% of Quartly men worked as a Farmer Heavy Work and 68% of Quartly women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Quartly were Dairy Farmer and Household Duties.

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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 1939

  • Farmer Heavy Work
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • House Decorator
    25%
  • Dairy Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    5%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%
  • Household Duties
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Quartly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quartly 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Quartly. 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 118 military records available for the last name Quartly. For the veterans among your Quartly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quartly lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Quartly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Quartly in 1962 was 76, and 92 in 2004.

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