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Quann Family History

Quann Surname Meaning

Irish and Manx: variant of Quan.

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


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Where is the Quann family from?

You can see how Quann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Quann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 19 Quann families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Quann's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Quann families in 1911.
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What did your Quann ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Quann. 58% of Quann men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Miner
    43%

What Quann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Quann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quann 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 520 immigration records available for the last name Quann. 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 539 military records available for the last name Quann. For the veterans among your Quann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Quann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Quann in 1962 was 74, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quann 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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