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Requa Family History

Requa Name Meaning

Altered form of a French surname probably Requier: from a derivative of the Old French verb requerir ‘to request to require’ hence a nickname for someone who requests something. The surname Requa probably of the same origin is also found in Germany where it is very rare.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rega, Reder, Requena, Creque, Reul, Ramus, Renaud, Reum, Renda, Raque

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Where is the Requa family from?

You can see how Requa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Requa family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Requa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Requa families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Requa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Requa families in 1840.
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What did your Requa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Dairy Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Requa. 24% of Requa men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Requa women worked as a Dairy Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Requa were Carpenter and Housewife. .

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Rancher
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dairy Operator
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Requa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Requa 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Requa. 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 745 military records available for the last name Requa. For the veterans among your Requa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Requa lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Requa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Requa in 1951 was 30, and 78 in 2004.

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