About Quaife
The surname Quaife is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cwealm" meaning "death" or "mortality." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was associated with death or had a morbid occupation, such as a gravedigger or a person who prepared bodies for burial. Over time, the surname Quaife has evolved and is now primarily found in the southern counties of England.
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The surname Quaife is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Quaife based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Quaife in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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