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Quaites Family History

Quaites 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: Qualters, Quarles, Quaife, Quate, Quiles, Waites, Quante, Gates

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Where is the Quaites family from?

You can see how Quaites families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quaites family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Quaites families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Quaites families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Quaites's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Quaites families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Quaites. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quaites 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Quaites. 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 8 military records available for the last name Quaites. For the veterans among your Quaites ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quaites lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Quaites life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Quaites in 1945 was 41, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quaites 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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