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Quann Name Meaning

Irish and Manx: variant of Quan .

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


Similar surnames: Quan, Quinn, Quine, Quain, Fann, Ruan, Quant, Quin, Quade, Bumann

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Where is the Quann family from?

You can see how Quann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Quann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Quann family living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Quann's in USA. New Jersey and 2 other states had the highest population of Quann families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Quann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Quann. 46% of Quann men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Quann women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Quann were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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
    46%
  • Mechanic
    23%
  • Auto Mechanic
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Quann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quann 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 520 immigration records available for the last name Quann. 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 539 military records available for the last name Quann. For the veterans among your Quann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Quann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Quann in 1962 was 74, and 73 in 2004.

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