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Quaint Family History

Quaint 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: Quant, Quint, Quain, Quan, Quinto, Quist, Quail, Saint, Quast, Quandt

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Where is the Quaint family from?

You can see how Quaint families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quaint family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Quaint families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Quaint families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Quaint's in USA. New York had the highest population of Quaint families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quaint surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Quaint family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Quaint. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quaint 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Quaint. 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 31 military records available for the last name Quaint. For the veterans among your Quaint ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quaint lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Quaint life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Quaint in 1969 was 63, and 28 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quaint 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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