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Quistorf Family History

Quistorf 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: Quinto, Quinton, Quist, Quilter, Kristoff, Reisdorf, Kristof

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Where is the Quistorf family from?

You can see how Quistorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quistorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Quistorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Quistorf families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Quistorf's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Quistorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quistorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Quistorf ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Quistorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quistorf 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Quistorf. 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 44 military records available for the last name Quistorf. For the veterans among your Quistorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quistorf lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Quistorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Quistorf in 1969 was 61, and 90 in 2003.

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