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Quickenstedt Family History

Quickenstedt 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: Bockenstedt, Nienstedt, Dickensheets, Fleckenstein, Eisenstadt

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Where is the Quickenstedt family from?

You can see how Quickenstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quickenstedt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Quickenstedt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Quickenstedt families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Quickenstedt's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Quickenstedt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quickenstedt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Quickenstedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Quickenstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quickenstedt 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Quickenstedt. 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 14 military records available for the last name Quickenstedt. For the veterans among your Quickenstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quickenstedt lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Quickenstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Quickenstedt in 1969 was 69, and 87 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quickenstedt 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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