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Quintell Family History

Quintell 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, Quintela, Quintrell, Quintal, Quintero, Quinter, Quinto

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Where is the Quintell family from?

You can see how Quintell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quintell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Quintell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Quintell families living in New York. This was about 55% of all the recorded Quintell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Quintell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quintell 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 Quintell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Quintell. 63% of Quintell men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Trimmer
    38%

What Quintell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Quintell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quintell 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Quintell. 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 62 military records available for the last name Quintell. For the veterans among your Quintell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quintell lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Quintell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Quintell in 1952 was 58, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quintell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quintell 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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