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Equals Family History

Equals 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: Quaas, Quale, Qualls, Quall, Quan, Puls, Elias, Ewald, Quant, Quail

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Where is the Equals family from?

You can see how Equals families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Equals family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Equals families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Equals family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Equals's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Equals families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Equals 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 114 census records available for the last name Equals. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Equals 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Equals. 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 41 military records available for the last name Equals. For the veterans among your Equals ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Equals lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Equals life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Equals in 1976 was 74, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Equals 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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