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Quetsch Family History

Quetsch 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: Huebsch, Ruesch, Letsch, Pletsch, Fetsch, Kutsch, Metsch, Wetsch

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Where is the Quetsch family from?

You can see how Quetsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quetsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Quetsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Quetsch families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Quetsch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Quetsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quetsch 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 80 census records available for the last name Quetsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quetsch 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Quetsch. 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 36 military records available for the last name Quetsch. For the veterans among your Quetsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quetsch lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Quetsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Quetsch in 1968 was 76, and 68 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quetsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quetsch 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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