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Quimet Family History

Quimet 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: Ouimet, Quint, Quist, Zeimet, Zimet, Quimby, Quine, Quiles, Quire

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Where is the Quimet family from?

You can see how Quimet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quimet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Quimet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 159 Quimet families living in Quebec. This was about 91% of all the recorded Quimet's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Quimet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quimet 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 Quimet ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Quimet. 20% of Quimet men worked as a Cultivateur and 34% of Quimet women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Quimet were Farmer and Couturire.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    20%
  • Journalier
    20%
  • Boucher
    12%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    34%
  • Charwoman
    34%
  • Couturire
    34%

What Quimet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Quimet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quimet 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Quimet. 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 59 military records available for the last name Quimet. For the veterans among your Quimet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quimet lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1987, in the United States, Quimet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Quimet in 1966 was 79, and 60 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quimet 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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