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Quednau Family History

Quednau 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: Queenan, Quella, Rueda, Ueda, Ruedas, Bednar, Queen, Duenas, Lienau

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Where is the Quednau family from?

You can see how Quednau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quednau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Quednau families living in Florida. This was about 50% of all the recorded Quednau's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Quednau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quednau 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 Quednau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Office Boy was the top reported job for people in the USA named Quednau. 50% of Quednau men worked as an Office Boy.

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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

  • Office Boy
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Quednau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Quednau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quednau 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Quednau. 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 131 military records available for the last name Quednau. For the veterans among your Quednau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quednau lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Quednau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Quednau in 1966 was 48, and 49 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quednau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quednau 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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