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Edquest Family History

Edquest Surname 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: Edquist, Hedquist, Enquist, Quest, Ernest, Dust, Quist, Wuest, Quast

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Where is the Edquest family from?

You can see how Edquest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edquest family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Edquest family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Edquest's in USA. California had the highest population of Edquest families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edquest surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Edquest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edquest 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Edquest. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Edquest. For the veterans among your Edquest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edquest lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1987, in the United States, Edquest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Edquest in 1969 was 86, and 82 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edquest ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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