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Quesnelle Family History

Quesnelle 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: Quesnell, Quesnel, Quinnell, Pesnell, Teselle, Estelle, Quenneville

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Where is the Quesnelle family from?

You can see how Quesnelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quesnelle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Quesnelle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 30 Quesnelle families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Quesnelle's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Quesnelle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quesnelle 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 Quesnelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housedale were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Quesnelle. 55% of Quesnelle men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Quesnelle women worked as a Housedale.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Cultivateur
    28%
  • Labourer
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housedale
    100%

What Quesnelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Quesnelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quesnelle 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Quesnelle. 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 Quesnelle. For the veterans among your Quesnelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quesnelle lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1999, in the United States, Quesnelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Quesnelle in 1960 was 48, and 66 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quesnelle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quesnelle 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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