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Quackenboss Family History

Quackenboss 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: Quackenbush, Quakenbush, Muckenfuss, Brackenbury, Luckenbach

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Where is the Quackenboss family from?

You can see how Quackenboss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quackenboss family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Quackenboss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 41 Quackenboss families living in New York. This was about 95% of all the recorded Quackenboss's in USA. New York had the highest population of Quackenboss families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quackenboss 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 Quackenboss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Quackenboss. 60% of Quackenboss men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Quackenboss women worked as a Labor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Quackenboss were Labor and Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Labor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Quackenboss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Quackenboss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quackenboss 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Quackenboss. 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 351 military records available for the last name Quackenboss. For the veterans among your Quackenboss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quackenboss lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Quackenboss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Quackenboss in 1963 was 82, and 27 in 2000.

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