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Origins of the Quarrey surname

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About the Quarreys

We have a total number of 40 records for people with the last name Quarrey.

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Where do most Quarreys live?

In 1921, most Quarreys lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about Quarreys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 33 records for the Quarrey surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Quarreys most likely to marry?

Acsons

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Hills

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What are the most common Quarrey first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Quarreys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Quarreys in 1921
Farm Servant

1

House Keeper To Retired Grocer

1

House Maid

1

Paper Sorting

1

Common Male occupations for Quarreys in 1921
Vintner

2

Coal Miner Hewer

1

Coker Working On Cock Owens

1

General Labourer

1

Guard

1

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