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Quintrell Family History

Quintrell Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall): of Norman origin a nickname from Old French cointerel ‘beau dandy fop’.

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


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Where is the Quintrell family from?

You can see how Quintrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quintrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Quintrell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 78 Quintrell families living in Cornwall. This was about 51% of all the recorded Quintrell's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Quintrell families in 1891.
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What did your Quintrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Quintrell. 34% of Quintrell men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Quintrell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Quintrell were Pacues Plantaperater and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Foreman
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Pacues Plantaperater
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Quintrell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Quintrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quintrell 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Quintrell. 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 218 military records available for the last name Quintrell. For the veterans among your Quintrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quintrell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Quintrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Quintrell in 1963 was 71, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quintrell 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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