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Quinnett Family History

Quinnett 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: Quinnell, Dunnett, Quinney, Gunnett, Kinnett, Sinnett, Quiett

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Where is the Quinnett family from?

You can see how Quinnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quinnett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Quinnett families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Quinnett families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Quinnett's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Quinnett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quinnett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Quinnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Common Labor and Practical Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Quinnett. 30% of Quinnett men worked as a Common Labor and 100% of Quinnett women worked as a Practical Nurse.

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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

  • Common Labor
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Grocery Clerk
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Practical Nurse
    100%

What Quinnett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 877 census records available for the last name Quinnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quinnett 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Quinnett. 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 133 military records available for the last name Quinnett. For the veterans among your Quinnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quinnett lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Quinnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Quinnett in 1954 was 29, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quinnett 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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