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Quass Family History

Quass 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: Quast, Quaas, Grass, Quan, Bass, Wass, Glass, Buss, Russ, Huss

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Where is the Quass family from?

You can see how Quass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quass family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Quass families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Quass families living in Derbyshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Quass's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Quass families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quass 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 Quass ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Quass. 53% of Quass men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Quass women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Quass were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    53%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Quass family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Quass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quass 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Quass. 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 165 military records available for the last name Quass. For the veterans among your Quass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quass lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Quass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Quass in 1962 was 69, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quass 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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