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Quintel Family History

Quintel 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: Quintal, Quintela, Quinter, Quinto, Quinton, Quint, Quilter, Quinnell

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Where is the Quintel family from?

You can see how Quintel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quintel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Quintel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Quintel families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Quintel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Quintel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quintel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Quintel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Quintel. 100% of Quintel men worked as an Operator and 100% of Quintel women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Operator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 829 census records available for the last name Quintel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quintel 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Quintel. 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 140 military records available for the last name Quintel. For the veterans among your Quintel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quintel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Quintel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Quintel in 1962 was 74, and 81 in 2003.

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