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Quirion Family History

Quirion Surname Meaning

Breton is a habitational name derived from Quirion (Kérion in Breton) or possibly from Keréon, both of which are places located in Morbihan and Finistère, Brittany (France). These names are constructed using the Breton word ker, meaning ‘village’ (originally ‘enclosure’), combined with the personal name Eon.

In France, the surname Breton is found almost exclusively in the region of Loire-Atlantique.

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


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Where is the Quirion family from?

You can see how Quirion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quirion family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Quirion families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 155 Quirion families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Quirion's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Quirion families in 1911.
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What did your Quirion ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Quirion. 47% of Quirion men worked as a Cultivateur and 43% of Quirion women worked as a Journalier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Quirion were Fils Cultivateur and Manager.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    47%
  • Journalier
    22%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    8%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    43%
  • Mnagre
    29%
  • Manager
    29%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 509 immigration records available for the last name Quirion. 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 344 military records available for the last name Quirion. For the veterans among your Quirion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quirion lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Quirion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Quirion in 1951 was 37, and 82 in 2004.

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