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Quake Family History

Quake 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: Quade, Quate, Quale, Quave, Blake, Duke, Quan, Drake, Brake, Lake

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Where is the Quake family from?

You can see how Quake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quake family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Quake families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Quake families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Quake's in USA. New York had the highest population of Quake families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quake surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Quake ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Quake. 100% of Quake men worked as an Assembler.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    100%

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Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Quake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quake 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Quake. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Quake. For the veterans among your Quake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quake lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Quake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Quake in 1956 was 40, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quake

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quake 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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