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Johnquest Family History

Johnquest 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: Conquest, Tornquist, Johnes, Jones, Jacques, Lohnes, Youngquist

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Where is the Johnquest family from?

You can see how Johnquest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johnquest family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Johnquest families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Johnquest family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Johnquest's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Johnquest families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johnquest 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 50 census records available for the last name Johnquest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johnquest 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Johnquest. 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 Johnquest. For the veterans among your Johnquest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johnquest lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1979, in the United States, Johnquest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Johnquest in 1967 was 79, and 86 in 1979.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Johnquest 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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