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Quinsay Family History

Quinsay 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: Quincy, Quinlan, Quintal, Quinley, Quinney, Quincey, Quinby, Quinto

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Where is the Quinsay family from?

You can see how Quinsay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quinsay family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Quinsay families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Quinsay's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Quinsay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quinsay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Quinsay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Quinsay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quinsay 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Quinsay. 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 29 military records available for the last name Quinsay. For the veterans among your Quinsay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quinsay lifespan?

Between 1945 and 1999, in the United States, Quinsay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Quinsay in 1945 was 30, and 45 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quinsay 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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