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Quirt Family History

Quirt 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: Quint, Quist, Quirk, Quire, Quick, Quinto, Squire, Quant, Burt, Suit

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Where is the Quirt family from?

You can see how Quirt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quirt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Quirt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Quirt families living in Wisconsin. This was about 54% of all the recorded Quirt's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Quirt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quirt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Quirt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Retired and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Quirt. 100% of Quirt men worked as a Retired and 100% of Quirt women worked as a Housewife. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Quirt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quirt 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Quirt. 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 192 military records available for the last name Quirt. For the veterans among your Quirt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quirt lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Quirt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Quirt in 1958 was 34, and 88 in 2002.

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