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Quidley Family History

Quidley Surname Meaning

Irish: probably a variant of Quigley. This surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Quidley family from?

You can see how Quidley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quidley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Quidley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Quidley families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Quidley's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Quidley families in 1911.
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What did your Quidley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Surfman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Quidley. 34% of Quidley men worked as a Surfman and 100% of Quidley women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Surfman
    34%
  • Lighthouse Keeper
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Retired
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Quidley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Quidley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quidley 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Quidley. 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 236 military records available for the last name Quidley. For the veterans among your Quidley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quidley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Quidley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Quidley in 1963 was 77, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quidley 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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