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Quentin Family History

Quentin Surname Meaning

French: from the Old French personal name Quentin (from Latin Quintinus a suffixed form of quintus ‘fifth’) popular in France from the cult of Saint Quentin of Amiens a 3rd-century Roman missionary to Gaul.

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English: variant of Quinton.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Quentin family from?

You can see how Quentin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quentin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Quentin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Quentin families living in Norfolk. This was about 42% of all the recorded Quentin's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Quentin families in 1891.
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What did your Quentin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Quentin. 100% of Quentin 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%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Quentin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quentin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Quentin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Quentin. For the veterans among your Quentin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quentin lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Quentin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Quentin in 1954 was 51, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quentin 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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