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Quinet Family History

Quinet 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: Quint, Quine, Quinto, Quant, Quincy, Quist, Quinley, Quince, Quandt

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Where is the Quinet family from?

You can see how Quinet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quinet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Quinet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 11 Quinet families living in Durham. This was about 24% of all the recorded Quinet's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Quinet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quinet 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 Quinet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Estate Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Quinet. 100% of Quinet men worked as a House Estate Agent and 100% of Quinet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • House Estate Agent
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Quinet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quinet 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Quinet. 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 113 military records available for the last name Quinet. For the veterans among your Quinet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quinet lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Quinet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Quinet in 1965 was 79, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quinet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quinet 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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