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Quissenberry Family History

Quissenberry 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: Quisenberry, Quesenberry, Dusenberry, Cushenberry, Quesinberry

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Where is the Quissenberry family from?

You can see how Quissenberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quissenberry family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Quissenberry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Quissenberry families living in Kentucky. This was about 75% of all the recorded Quissenberry's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Quissenberry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quissenberry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Quissenberry ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Quissenberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quissenberry 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Quissenberry. 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 55 military records available for the last name Quissenberry. For the veterans among your Quissenberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quissenberry lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1986, in the United States, Quissenberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Quissenberry in 1969 was 78, and 67 in 1986.

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