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Quarker Family History

Quarker 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: Marker, Harker, Barker, Parker, Starker, Quarles, Quirke, Burker

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Where is the Quarker family from?

You can see how Quarker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quarker family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Quarker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 3 Quarker families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Quarker's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Quarker families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quarker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Quarker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quarker 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Quarker. 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 19 military records available for the last name Quarker. For the veterans among your Quarker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quarker lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Quarker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Quarker in 1947 was 31, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quarker 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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