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Quantrell Family History

Quantrell Surname Meaning

see Quantrill.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Quantrell family from?

You can see how Quantrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quantrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Quantrell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 72 Quantrell families living in Norfolk. This was about 56% of all the recorded Quantrell's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Quantrell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quantrell 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 Quantrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Quantrell. 60% of Quantrell men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Quantrell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Quantrell were Bank Clerk and Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Bank Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Quantrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quantrell 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Quantrell. 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 315 military records available for the last name Quantrell. For the veterans among your Quantrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quantrell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Quantrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Quantrell in 1966 was 76, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quantrell 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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