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Quinin Family History

Quinin 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: Quinn, Quirin, Quintin, Quinlin, Quinto, Quinton, Quint, Quincy

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Where is the Quinin family from?

You can see how Quinin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quinin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Quinin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 5 Quinin families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Quinin's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Quinin families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quinin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Quinin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quinin 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Quinin. 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 19 military records available for the last name Quinin. For the veterans among your Quinin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quinin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quinin 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quinin

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