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Quakenbush Family History

Quakenbush Surname Meaning

Variant of Quackenbush a surname of Dutch origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Quakenbush family from?

You can see how Quakenbush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quakenbush family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Quakenbush families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Quakenbush families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Quakenbush's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Quakenbush families in 1911.
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What did your Quakenbush ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Quakenbush. 25% of Quakenbush men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Quakenbush women worked as a Winder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Quakenbush were Mechanic and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    37%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Quakenbush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quakenbush 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Quakenbush. 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 788 military records available for the last name Quakenbush. For the veterans among your Quakenbush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quakenbush lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Quakenbush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Quakenbush in 1950 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

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