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Quissel Family History

Quissel 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: Quispe, Beissel, Trissel, Gissel, Missel, Kissel, Quickel, Fissel

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Where is the Quissel family from?

You can see how Quissel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quissel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Quissel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 15 Quissel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Quissel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Quissel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quissel 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 155 census records available for the last name Quissel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quissel 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Quissel. 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 10 military records available for the last name Quissel. For the veterans among your Quissel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quissel lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1996, in the United States, Quissel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Quissel in 1981 was 79, and 73 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quissel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quissel 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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