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Mcquesten Family History

Mcquesten 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: Mcqueen, Mcquiston, Mcqueeney, Mcquirter, Mcquistion, Mcquillen

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Where is the Mcquesten family from?

You can see how Mcquesten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcquesten family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcquesten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Mcquesten families living in New Hampshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcquesten's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Mcquesten families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcquesten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcquesten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcquesten. 50% of Mcquesten 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%
  • Salesman
    50%
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What Mcquesten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcquesten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcquesten 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Mcquesten. 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 273 military records available for the last name Mcquesten. For the veterans among your Mcquesten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcquesten lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Mcquesten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mcquesten in 1957 was 53, and 83 in 2003.

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