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Equen Family History

Equen 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: Quan, Eden, Ellen, Eisen, Elsen, Gruen, Ruen, Eggen, Requena, Bruen

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Where is the Equen family from?

You can see how Equen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Equen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Equen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Equen family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Equen's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Equen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Equen 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 49 census records available for the last name Equen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Equen 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Equen. 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 38 military records available for the last name Equen. For the veterans among your Equen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Equen lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Equen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Equen in 1977 was 77, and 94 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Equen 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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