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Quaterman Family History

Quaterman 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: Quarterman, Waterman, Putterman, Futterman, Guterman, Butterman

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Where is the Quaterman family from?

You can see how Quaterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quaterman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Quaterman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Quaterman families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Quaterman's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Quaterman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quaterman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Quaterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Quaterman. 100% of Quaterman women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 419 census records available for the last name Quaterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quaterman 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Quaterman. 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 36 military records available for the last name Quaterman. For the veterans among your Quaterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quaterman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Quaterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Quaterman in 1969 was 75, and 95 in 2003.

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