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Macquesten Family History

Macquesten 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: Macqueen, Mcqueen, Marquette, Mcquiston, Arquette, Paquette

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Where is the Macquesten family from?

You can see how Macquesten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macquesten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Macquesten family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Macquesten's in USA. New York had the highest population of Macquesten families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macquesten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macquesten ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Macquesten ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Macquesten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Macquesten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macquesten 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Macquesten. 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 19 military records available for the last name Macquesten. For the veterans among your Macquesten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macquesten lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Macquesten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Macquesten in 1965 was 62, and 80 in 2001.

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