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Quaak Family History

Quaak Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Quaas, Rusak, Quan, Quick, Quant, Raak, Quail, Burak, Quast, Quade

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Where is the Quaak family from?

You can see how Quaak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quaak family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Quaak families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Quaak family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Quaak's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Quaak families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Quaak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quaak census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 86 immigration records available for the last name Quaak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 47 military records available for the last name Quaak. For the veterans among your Quaak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quaak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Quaak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Quaak in 1965 was 81, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quaak ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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