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Etymology of Quines

What does the name Quines mean?

The Irish name Quines was originally written in a Gaelic form as Ó Cuinn, which means descendant of Conn.

Early Origins of the Quines family

The surname Quines was first found in County Longford (Irish: An Longfort) traditionally known as Annaly or Teffia, and situated in the Irish Midlands, in Northwest Leinster.

Early History of the Quines family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Quines research. Another 178 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1014, 1252, 1279, 1281, 1522, 1551, 1645 and 1726 are included under the topic Early Quines History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Quines Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: O'Quinn, Quin, Quinn, Quine, MacQuin, MacQuinn, McQuin, McQuinn, MacCuin, Cuinn, Cuin and many more.

Early Notables of the Quines family

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Quines migration to Canada +

Quines Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
  • Mrs. Mary Quines, aged 48 who immigrated to Canada, arriving at the Grosse Isle Quarantine Station in Quebec aboard the ship "Clarendon" departing from the port of Liverpool, England but died on Grosse Isle in June 1847 1


  1. Charbonneau, André, and Doris Drolet-Dubé. A Register of Deceased Persons at Sea and on Grosse Île in 1847. The Minister of Canadian Heritage, 1997. ISBN: 0-660-198/1-1997E (p. 52)


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