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Quimn Family History

Quimn 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: Quinn, Quin, Qin, Quan, Quick, Qian, Quint, Duin, Quist, Quill

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Where is the Quimn family from?

You can see how Quimn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quimn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Quimn families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Quimn families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Quimn's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Quimn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quimn 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 Quimn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Quimn. 20% of Quimn men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Fireman
    20%

What Quimn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Quimn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quimn 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Quimn. 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 Quimn. For the veterans among your Quimn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quimn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1980, in the United States, Quimn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Quimn in 1963 was 82, and 84 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quimn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quimn 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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