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Quak Family History

Quak 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: Quan, Quay, Quam, Pak, Turk, Hua, Guan, Buck, Duan, Rusak

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Where is the Quak family from?

You can see how Quak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quak family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Quak families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Quak families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Quak's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Quak families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Quak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quak 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Quak. 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 41 military records available for the last name Quak. For the veterans among your Quak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Quak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Quak in 1965 was 77, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quak 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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