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Quinnin Family History

Quinnin 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: Quintin, Quinlin, Quinton, Quinlan, Quinn, Quinney, Quirin, Gunnin

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Where is the Quinnin family from?

You can see how Quinnin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quinnin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Quinnin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Quinnin families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Quinnin's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Quinnin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quinnin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Quinnin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Quinnin. 100% of Quinnin 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Quinnin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Quinnin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quinnin 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Quinnin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 70 military records available for the last name Quinnin. For the veterans among your Quinnin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quinnin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Quinnin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Quinnin in 1967 was 81, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quinnin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quinnin 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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