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Origins of the Quantock surname

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About the Quantocks

We have a total number of 1027 records for people with the last name Quantock.

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Where do most Quantocks live?

In 1921, most Quantocks lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Quantocks

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 891 records for the Quantock surname. The oldest one dates back to 1695.

Who were Quantocks most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Quantocks.

What are the most common Quantock first names?

  • Thomas
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Quantocks

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Quantocks in 1921
Glover

12

Dressmaker

8

Tailoress

7

Servant

5

Assisting In The Business

3

Common Male occupations for Quantocks in 1921
Turner

22

Thatcher

15

Agricultural Labourer

12

Carpenter

8

Scale Maker

7

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