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Quitney Family History

Quitney 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: Quinney, Whitney, Quincy, Quinley, Putney, Quigley, Pitney, Furtney

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Where is the Quitney family from?

You can see how Quitney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quitney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Quitney families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Quitney family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Quitney's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Quitney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quitney 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 Quitney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Quitney. 100% of Quitney men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Quitney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Quitney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quitney 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Quitney. 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 10 military records available for the last name Quitney. For the veterans among your Quitney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quitney lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Quitney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Quitney in 1966 was 71, and 59 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quitney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quitney 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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