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Quedens Family History

Quedens 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: Ludens, Juedes, Queen, Lueders, Edens, Guedes, Eden, Burden, Gulden

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Where is the Quedens family from?

You can see how Quedens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quedens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Quedens families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Quedens families living in California. This was about 83% of all the recorded Quedens's in USA. California had the highest population of Quedens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quedens 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 Quedens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plasterer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Quedens. 50% of Quedens men worked as a Plasterer.

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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

  • Plasterer
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

What Quedens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Quedens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quedens 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Quedens. 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 52 military records available for the last name Quedens. For the veterans among your Quedens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quedens lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Quedens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Quedens in 1964 was 68, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quedens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quedens 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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