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Quiter Family History

Quiter 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: Quilter, Suiter, Quinter, Quitter, Quier, Ruiter, Hutter, Butter

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Where is the Quiter family from?

You can see how Quiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quiter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Quiter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Quiter family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Quiter's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Quiter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quiter 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 204 census records available for the last name Quiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quiter 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Quiter. 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 62 military records available for the last name Quiter. For the veterans among your Quiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quiter lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Quiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Quiter in 1960 was 60, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quiter 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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