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Quimbey Family History

Quimbey 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: Quimby, Quinley, Quigley, Quinney, Rimbey, Quidley, Quincey, Quinby

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Where is the Quimbey family from?

You can see how Quimbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quimbey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Quimbey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Quimbey families living in Vermont. This was about 50% of all the recorded Quimbey's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Quimbey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quimbey 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 315 census records available for the last name Quimbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quimbey 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Quimbey. 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 97 military records available for the last name Quimbey. For the veterans among your Quimbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quimbey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quimbey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quimbey

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