Quimby Family History

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Quimby Name Meaning

English: of uncertain origin; perhaps a variant of Quarmby, a habitational name from a place so called in West Yorkshire.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Cumby, Mumby, Busby, Quinby, Quincy, Duby, Lisby, Milby, Brisby, Irby

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Quimby Family Origin

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Quimby Family Occupations

What did your Quimby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Quimby. 19% of Quimby men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Quimby women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Quimby were Salesman and Housekeeper

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Quimby Historical Records

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Census Record

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Quimby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quimby census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Quimby. 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 Card

There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Quimby. For the veterans among your Quimby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Quimby Life Expectancy

What is the average Quimby lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Quimby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Quimby in 1950 was 64, and 76 in 2004.

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