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Quakers Family History

Quakers 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: Rakers, Akers, Qualters, Bunkers, Baker, Tucker, Ducker, Zucker

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Where is the Quakers family from?

You can see how Quakers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quakers family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Quakers family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Quakers's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Quakers families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Quakers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quakers 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Quakers. 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 4 military records available for the last name Quakers. For the veterans among your Quakers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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