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Quynn Family History

Quynn 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: Quinn, Guynn, Quann, Gunn, Quan, Quant, Quint, Nunn, Dunn, Lynn

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Where is the Quynn family from?

You can see how Quynn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quynn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Quynn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Quynn family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Quynn's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Quynn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quynn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Quynn ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Quynn ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Quynn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quynn 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Quynn. 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 95 military records available for the last name Quynn. For the veterans among your Quynn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quynn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Quynn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Quynn in 1965 was 98, and 78 in 2003.

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