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Quinzer Family History

Quinzer Name 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: Quinter, Quenzer, Quilter, Quinley, Quince, Winzer, Quinney, Quintero

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Where is the Quinzer family from?

You can see how Quinzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quinzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Quinzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Quinzer families living in Indiana. This was about 58% of all the recorded Quinzer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Quinzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quinzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Quinzer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Quinzer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Quinzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quinzer 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Quinzer. 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 36 military records available for the last name Quinzer. For the veterans among your Quinzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quinzer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Quinzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Quinzer in 1967 was 68, and 1 in 2003.

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