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Requier Family History

Requier 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: Reuter, Revier, Reier, Regier, Regnier, Reinier, Reuer, Quier, Reuber

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Where is the Requier family from?

You can see how Requier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Requier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Requier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Requier families living in Louisiana. This was about 60% of all the recorded Requier's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Requier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Requier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Requier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Line Man was the top reported job for people in the USA named Requier. 100% of Requier men worked as a Line Man.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Line Man
    100%

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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Requier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Requier 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Requier. 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 17 military records available for the last name Requier. For the veterans among your Requier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Requier lifespan?

Average Requier life expectancy in 1971 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Requier 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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