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Quenelle Family History

Quenelle 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: Quesnell, Gunnell, Quinnell, Quella, Bunnell, Decelle, Quell, Nuelle

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Where is the Quenelle family from?

You can see how Quenelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quenelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Quenelle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Quenelle family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Quenelle's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Quenelle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quenelle 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 Quenelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Quenelle. 43% of Quenelle men worked as a Journalier.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    43%
  • Cultivateur
    29%
  • Tudiant
    29%

What Quenelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 734 census records available for the last name Quenelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quenelle 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Quenelle. 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 43 military records available for the last name Quenelle. For the veterans among your Quenelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quenelle lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Quenelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Quenelle in 1965 was 76, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quenelle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quenelle 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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