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Quishenberry Family History

Quishenberry 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: Quisenberry, Cushenberry, Quesenberry, Dusenberry, Quesinberry

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Where is the Quishenberry family from?

You can see how Quishenberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quishenberry family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Quishenberry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Quishenberry families living in Kentucky. This was about 80% of all the recorded Quishenberry's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Quishenberry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quishenberry 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 203 census records available for the last name Quishenberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quishenberry 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Quishenberry. 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 22 military records available for the last name Quishenberry. For the veterans among your Quishenberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quishenberry lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Quishenberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Quishenberry in 1972 was 70, and 72 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quishenberry 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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