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Quinalty Family History

Quinalty 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: Quinley, Quilty, Quinto, Quint, Quincy, Quinlan, Quintal, Quigley

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Where is the Quinalty family from?

You can see how Quinalty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quinalty family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Quinalty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Quinalty families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Quinalty's in USA. New York had the highest population of Quinalty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quinalty 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 Quinalty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Quinalty. 50% of Quinalty men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Quinalty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Quinalty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quinalty 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Quinalty. 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 38 military records available for the last name Quinalty. For the veterans among your Quinalty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quinalty lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Quinalty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Quinalty in 1964 was 81, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quinalty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quinalty 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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