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Quenin Family History

Quenin 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: Guenin, Querin, Huenink, Bunin, Genin, Guerin, Quinn, Queenan, Quirin

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Where is the Quenin family from?

You can see how Quenin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quenin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Quenin families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1851. In 1880 there was 1 Quenin family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Quenin's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Quenin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Quenin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quenin 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 Quenin. 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 Quenin. For the veterans among your Quenin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quenin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Quenin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Quenin in 1972 was 65, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quenin 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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