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Quensell Family History

Quensell 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: Hensell, Quinnell, Munsell, Unsell, Quesnell, Mansell, Fennell

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Where is the Quensell family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quensell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Quensell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Quensell. 100% of Quensell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Quensell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Quensell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quensell 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Quensell. 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 133 military records available for the last name Quensell. For the veterans among your Quensell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quensell lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1972, in the United States, Quensell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Quensell in 1971 was 85, and 86 in 1972.

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