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Quintan Family History

Quintan 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: Quinton, Quintana, Quinlan, Quintal, Quintin, Quinto, Quint, Guinan

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Where is the Quintan family from?

You can see how Quintan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quintan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Quintan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Quintan families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Quintan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Quintan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quintan 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 Quintan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Quintan. 100% of Quintan 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Quintan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Quintan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quintan 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Quintan. 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 144 military records available for the last name Quintan. For the veterans among your Quintan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quintan lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Quintan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Quintan in 1976 was 73, and 45 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quintan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quintan 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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