Quer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Spain

Early Origins of the Quer family

The surname Quer was first found in Andalucia, southern Spain, in the village named Quesada.

Early History of the Quer family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Quer research. Another 28 words (2 lines of text) covering the years 1389, 1392, 1397, 1398, 1399, 1402, 1403, 1408, 1797 and 1834 are included under the topic Early Quer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Quer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Quezada, De Quezada, De la Quezada, De Quezadas, De las Quexadas, Quesada, Quesadas, Quemadas and many more.

Early Notables of the Quer family

Notable bearers of the family name Quer

Pere de Queralt (died 1408), a Catalan nobleman, diplomat, and poet, lord of Santa Coloma, one of the barons that revolted against John I at Calasança after having signed the sentence against Carroça...

Quer migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Quer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Albert Quer, aged 40, who arrived in New York in 1895 aboard the ship "State of California" from Glasgow, Scotland 1

Quer Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Yvonne Quer, who arrived in New York in 1909 aboard the ship "La Provence" from Havre, France 1
Francois Quer, aged 28, who arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "La Lorraine" from Havre, France 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Quer (post 1700) +

Pius Font i Quer (1888-1964), Catalan botanist, pharmacist and chemist

Sources +

Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result