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Quinker Family History

Quinker 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: Quinter, Huinker, Kinker, Quilter, Quinley, Klinker, Winker, Quince

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Where is the Quinker family from?

You can see how Quinker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quinker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Quinker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Quinker family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Quinker's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Quinker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quinker 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 58 census records available for the last name Quinker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quinker 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Quinker. 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 21 military records available for the last name Quinker. For the veterans among your Quinker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quinker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Quinker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Quinker in 1964 was 80, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quinker 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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