Origins of the Quay surname
About the Quays
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Interesting facts about Quay
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Quays most likely to marry?
Mc Quays
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What are the most common Quay first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Quays
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Quays in 1921
House Servant
8
Domestic Servant
7
Dressmaker
7
Domestic
4
Lodging House Keeper
4
Common male occupations for Quays in 1921
Mariner
14
Coal Miner
13
Shoemaker
12
Tailor
9
Baker
8
