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Quoss Family History

Quoss 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: Fuoss, Ross, Cross, Moss, Gross, Buss, Oss, Russ, Huss, Foss

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Where is the Quoss family from?

You can see how Quoss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quoss family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Quoss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Quoss families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Quoss's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Quoss families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quoss 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 Quoss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Quoss. 50% of Quoss men worked as an Attendant.

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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

  • Attendant
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Quoss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Quoss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quoss 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Quoss. 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 197 military records available for the last name Quoss. For the veterans among your Quoss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quoss lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Quoss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Quoss in 1959 was 39, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quoss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quoss 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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