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Quines Family History

Quines Name 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: Quine, Quiles, Quinto, Hines, Raines, Quint, Quincy, Gaines, Quinones

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Where is the Quines family from?

You can see how Quines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quines family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Quines families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 4 Quines families living in Texas. This was about 44% of all the recorded Quines's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Quines families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quines surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Quines ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Quines. 50% of Quines 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Store Manager
    17%
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Census Records

There are 557 census records available for the last name Quines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quines 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Quines. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 48 military records available for the last name Quines. For the veterans among your Quines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quines lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Quines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Quines in 1976 was 75, and 86 in 2001.

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