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Quaken Family History

Quaken 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, Quade, Qualey, Aken, Lueken, Lucken, Queen, Quate, Quain

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Where is the Quaken family from?

You can see how Quaken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quaken family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1881. The most Quaken families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Quaken families living in Midlothian. This was about 40% of all the recorded Quaken's in Scotland. Midlothian and 1 other county had the highest population of Quaken families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Quaken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quaken 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Quaken. 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 5 military records available for the last name Quaken. For the veterans among your Quaken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quaken 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quaken

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