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Newquest Family History

Newquest 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: Newquist, Wuest, Melquist, Dewhurst, Hedquist, Norquist, Edquist

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Where is the Newquest family from?

You can see how Newquest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newquest family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Newquest families living in Kansas. This was about 80% of all the recorded Newquest's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Newquest families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newquest surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newquest ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Newquest. 100% of Newquest 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Newquest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newquest 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Newquest. 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 23 military records available for the last name Newquest. For the veterans among your Newquest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newquest lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Newquest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Newquest in 1967 was 54, and 67 in 2003.

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