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Quather Family History

Quather 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: Feather, Mather, Rather, Ruther, Luther, Heather, Leather, Cather

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Where is the Quather family from?

You can see how Quather families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quather family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Quather family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Quather's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Quather families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quather 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 10 census records available for the last name Quather. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quather 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Quather. 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 41 military records available for the last name Quather. For the veterans among your Quather ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quather lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Quather life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Quather in 1966 was 76, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quather 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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