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Origins of the Quantrell surname

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About the Quantrells

We have a total number of 1601 records for people with the last name Quantrell.

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Where do most Quantrells live?

In 1921, most Quantrells lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Quantrells

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,500 records for the Quantrell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.

Who were Quantrells most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Quantrell first names?

  • William
  • George
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Quantrells

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

Common Female occupations for Quantrells in 1921
Dressmaker

10

Tailoress

7

Charwoman

4

Domestic Servant

4

Dress Maker

4

Common Male occupations for Quantrells in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

14

Gardener

8

General Labourer

8

Farm Labourer

7

Shoemaker

7

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