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Quies Family History

Quies Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Quiles, Quier, Fries, Quick, Ries, Quint, Quist, Nies, Buis, Mies

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Where is the Quies family from?

You can see how Quies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quies family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Quies families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Quies families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Quies's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Quies families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Quies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quies 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Quies. 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 12 military records available for the last name Quies. For the veterans among your Quies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quies lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Quies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Quies in 1978 was 70, and 57 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quies 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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