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Questa Family History

Questa 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: Cuesta, Quest, Quist, Testa, Wuest, Quast, Quella, Cresta, Festa

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Where is the Questa family from?

You can see how Questa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Questa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Questa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Questa family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Questa's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Questa families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Questa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Questa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Questa. 50% of Questa men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 625 census records available for the last name Questa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Questa 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Questa. 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 142 military records available for the last name Questa. For the veterans among your Questa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Questa lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Questa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Questa in 1962 was 69, and 81 in 2001.

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