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Quissell Family History

Quissell 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: Bissell, Russell, Fussell, Quinnell, Mussell, Thissell, Kissell

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Where is the Quissell family from?

You can see how Quissell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quissell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Quissell family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Quissell's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Quissell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quissell 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 157 census records available for the last name Quissell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quissell 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 Quissell. 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 7 military records available for the last name Quissell. For the veterans among your Quissell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quissell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Quissell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Quissell in 1966 was 78, and 52 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quissell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quissell 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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