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Quinby Family History

Quinby Surname Meaning

English (Warwickshire and Staffordshire): variant of Quimby.

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


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Where is the Quinby family from?

You can see how Quinby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quinby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Quinby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Quinby families living in Warwickshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Quinby's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Quinby families in 1891.
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What did your Quinby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Quinby. 90% of Quinby 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
    90%
  • Unpd Domestic Duties
    10%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Quinby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quinby 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 Quinby. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Quinby. For the veterans among your Quinby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quinby lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Quinby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Quinby in 1956 was 37, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quinby 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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