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Quinke Family History

Quinke 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: Quince, Quine, Quirke, Quick, Quinto, Quint, Quincy, Quinley, Punke

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Where is the Quinke family from?

You can see how Quinke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quinke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Quinke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Quinke families living in Ohio. This was about 79% of all the recorded Quinke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Quinke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quinke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Quinke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quinke 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Quinke. 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 47 military records available for the last name Quinke. For the veterans among your Quinke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quinke lifespan?

Average Quinke life expectancy in 1962 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quinke 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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