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Quater Family History

Quater 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: Quate, Cater, Hutter, Butter, Prater, Kuster, Water, Quattro, Muster

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Where is the Quater family from?

You can see how Quater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quater family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Quater families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Quater family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Quater's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Quater families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quater 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 Quater ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Quater. 100% of Quater men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Quater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quater 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Quater. 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 133 military records available for the last name Quater. For the veterans among your Quater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quater lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Quater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Quater in 1978 was 90, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quater 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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