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Acquesta Family History

Acquesta 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: Cuesta, Acquisto, Arquette, Jacques, Cresta, Accetta, Cesta, Argueta

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Where is the Acquesta family from?

You can see how Acquesta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acquesta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Acquesta family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Acquesta's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Acquesta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Acquesta 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 23 census records available for the last name Acquesta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acquesta 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Acquesta. 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 12 military records available for the last name Acquesta. For the veterans among your Acquesta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acquesta lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Acquesta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Acquesta in 1971 was 68, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Acquesta 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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