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Quintes Family History

Quintes 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: Quinter, Quinto, Quinton, Quint, Quinones, Quintal, Quilter, Fuentes

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Where is the Quintes family from?

You can see how Quintes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quintes family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Quintes family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Quintes's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Quintes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quintes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Quintes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Quintes. 100% of Quintes 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Quintes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quintes 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Quintes. 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 17 military records available for the last name Quintes. For the veterans among your Quintes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quintes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1987, in the United States, Quintes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Quintes in 1964 was 79, and 74 in 1987.

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