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Quickenden Family History

Quickenden Surname Meaning

possibly from a lost place in Sussex or Kent: perhaps a variant of Wickenden.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Quickenden family from?

You can see how Quickenden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quickenden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Quickenden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Quickenden families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Quickenden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Quickenden families in 1891.
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What did your Quickenden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Quickenden. 34% of Quickenden men worked as a Farmworker and 82% of Quickenden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Quickenden were Builders Labourer and Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmworker
    34%
  • Postman
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Shop Assistant
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    5%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Quickenden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quickenden 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Quickenden. 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 199 military records available for the last name Quickenden. For the veterans among your Quickenden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quickenden lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Quickenden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Quickenden in 1966 was 71, and 76 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quickenden 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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