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Quantz Family History

Quantz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Quandt.

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


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Where is the Quantz family from?

You can see how Quantz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quantz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Quantz families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 58 Quantz families living in Ontario. This was about 92% of all the recorded Quantz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Quantz families in 1911.
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What did your Quantz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Quantz. 50% of Quantz 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
    50%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Income
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Quantz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quantz 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Quantz. 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 291 military records available for the last name Quantz. For the veterans among your Quantz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quantz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Quantz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Quantz in 1962 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quantz 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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