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Quesnel Family History

Quesnel Surname Meaning

French: topographic name derived from Norman Picard quesne ‘oak tree’ or a habitational name from (Le) Quesnel.

The name of several places in the north of France named from the same word.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Quesnel family from?

You can see how Quesnel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quesnel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Quesnel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 35 Quesnel families living in Channel Islands. This was about 66% of all the recorded Quesnel's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Quesnel families in 1891.
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What did your Quesnel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Quesnel. 100% of Quesnel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Quesnel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quesnel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Quesnel. 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 947 military records available for the last name Quesnel. For the veterans among your Quesnel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quesnel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Quesnel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Quesnel in 1962 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quesnel 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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