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Questell Family History

Questell 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: Quesnell, Austell, Quesnel, Estell, Gesell, Castell, Russell

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Where is the Questell family from?

You can see how Questell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Questell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Questell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 4 Questell families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Questell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Questell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Questell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Questell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Questell. 100% of Questell men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 564 census records available for the last name Questell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Questell 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Questell. 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 126 military records available for the last name Questell. For the veterans among your Questell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Questell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Questell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Questell in 1965 was 74, and 88 in 2003.

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