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Quinehan Family History

Quinehan 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: Quinlan, Linehan, Minehan, Quinton, Quintana, Quintal, Guinan

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quinehan 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 32 census records available for the last name Quinehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quinehan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Quinehan. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Quinehan. For the veterans among your Quinehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quinehan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Quinehan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Quinehan in 1968 was 80, and 32 in 2004.

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