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Quoin Family History

Quoin 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: Quin, Quain, Quon, Qin, Quan, Lubin, Rubin, Aucoin, Quint, Duin

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Where is the Quoin family from?

You can see how Quoin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quoin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Quoin families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Quoin families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Quoin's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Quoin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quoin 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 169 census records available for the last name Quoin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quoin 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Quoin. 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 156 military records available for the last name Quoin. For the veterans among your Quoin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quoin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quoin 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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