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Quiett Name Meaning

English: nickname from Middle English quiet(e) quite ‘peacable; quiet sedate’.

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


Similar surnames: Duffett, Huitt, Hiett, Hulett, Huett, Fugett, Suitt, Pruiett, Juett

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Where is the Quiett family from?

You can see how Quiett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quiett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Quiett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Quiett families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Quiett's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Quiett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quiett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Quiett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Quiett. 28% of Quiett men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Quiett women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Quiett were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Quiett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quiett 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Quiett. 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 386 military records available for the last name Quiett. For the veterans among your Quiett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quiett lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Quiett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Quiett in 1952 was 30, and 87 in 2004.

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