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Quinter Family History

Quinter Surname Meaning

Probably a shortened form of Irish Mac Quinter which MacLysaght believes to be a variant of McWherter.

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


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You can see how Quinter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quinter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Quinter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Quinter families living in London. This was about 82% of all the recorded Quinter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Quinter families in 1891.
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What did your Quinter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Quinter. 100% of Quinter 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 Quinter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quinter 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Quinter. 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 624 military records available for the last name Quinter. For the veterans among your Quinter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quinter lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Quinter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Quinter in 1943 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quinter 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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