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Quaas Family History

Quaas Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a big eater from Middle Low German quās ‘guzzling feasting’.

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


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Where is the Quaas family from?

You can see how Quaas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quaas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Quaas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Quaas family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Quaas's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Quaas families in 1911.
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What did your Quaas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Quaas. 59% of Quaas men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Quaas women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Quaas were Farm Laborer and Secretary.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farm Hand
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Secretary
    40%

What Quaas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 968 census records available for the last name Quaas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quaas 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Quaas. 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 616 military records available for the last name Quaas. For the veterans among your Quaas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quaas lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Quaas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Quaas in 1954 was 46, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quaas 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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