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Quinell Family History

Quinell 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: Quinnell, Gunnell, Quintal, Quill, Bunnell, Quintela, Quell, Tunnell

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Where is the Quinell family from?

You can see how Quinell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quinell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Quinell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 14 Quinell families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Quinell's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Quinell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quinell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Quinell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Quinell. 67% of Quinell men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    67%
  • Proprietor
    34%
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Census Records

There are 971 census records available for the last name Quinell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quinell 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Quinell. 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 57 military records available for the last name Quinell. For the veterans among your Quinell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quinell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Quinell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Quinell in 1964 was 37, and 63 in 2004.

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