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Quittner Family History

Quittner 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: Quitter, Quilter, Suttner, Buettner, Rittner, Kittner, Grittner

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Where is the Quittner family from?

You can see how Quittner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quittner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Quittner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Quittner families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Quittner's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Quittner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quittner 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 Quittner ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 600 census records available for the last name Quittner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quittner 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 432 immigration records available for the last name Quittner. 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 109 military records available for the last name Quittner. For the veterans among your Quittner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quittner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Quittner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Quittner in 1965 was 77, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quittner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quittner 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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