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Quinan Family History

Quinan Surname Meaning

from Ó Cuinneáin or Ó Cuineáin see Guinan.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Quinan family from?

You can see how Quinan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quinan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Quinan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Quinan families living in Yorkshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Quinan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Quinan families in 1891.
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What did your Quinan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Quinan. 100% of Quinan 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Quinan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quinan 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 849 immigration records available for the last name Quinan. 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 816 military records available for the last name Quinan. For the veterans among your Quinan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quinan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Quinan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Quinan in 1963 was 74, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quinan 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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