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Quitman Family History

Quitman 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: Titman, Putman, Quinlan, Reitman, Gutman, Butman, Outman, Rutman

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Where is the Quitman family from?

You can see how Quitman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quitman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Quitman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Quitman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Quitman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Quitman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quitman 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 Quitman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Quitman. 100% of Quitman 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 Quitman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Quitman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quitman 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Quitman. 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 163 military records available for the last name Quitman. For the veterans among your Quitman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quitman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Quitman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Quitman in 1963 was 84, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quitman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quitman 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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