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Query Family History

Query Surname Meaning

French (Quéry): habitational name from Quiéry-la-Motte in Pas-de-Calais or in some cases from (Le) Quéry the name of a few places in the northwestern part of France.

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


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You can see how Query families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Query family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Query families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 35 Query families living in Quebec. This was about 85% of all the recorded Query's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Query families in 1911.
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What did your Query ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Query. 58% of Query men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Cultivateur
    43%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Query. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Query 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 576 immigration records available for the last name Query. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Query. For the veterans among your Query ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Query lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Query life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Query in 1957 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Query 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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