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

Where is the Quimby family from?

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1840
    1920
    You can see how Quimby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quimby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Quimby families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 93 Quimby families living in New Hampshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Quimby's in the USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Quimby families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quimby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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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

    What Quimby family records will you find?

    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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