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Quiat Family History

Quiat 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: Quint, Quist, Quan, Quick, Quinto, Qiao, Qian, Quant, Ducat, Suit

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Where is the Quiat family from?

You can see how Quiat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quiat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Quiat family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Quiat's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Quiat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quiat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Quiat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician and Sewing Oper Machine were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Quiat. 100% of Quiat men worked as an Electrician and 100% of Quiat women worked as a Sewing Oper Machine.

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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

  • Electrician
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Oper Machine
    100%

What Quiat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Quiat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quiat 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Quiat. 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 52 military records available for the last name Quiat. For the veterans among your Quiat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quiat lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Quiat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Quiat in 1967 was 76, and 65 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quiat 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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