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Quesnell Family History

Quesnell Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Quesnel.

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


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Where is the Quesnell family from?

You can see how Quesnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quesnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Quesnell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 12 Quesnell families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Quesnell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Quesnell families in 1891.
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What did your Quesnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Quesnell. 34% of Quesnell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Quesnell women worked as a Servant.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Quesnell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Quesnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quesnell 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Quesnell. 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 262 military records available for the last name Quesnell. For the veterans among your Quesnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quesnell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Quesnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Quesnell in 1959 was 39, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quesnell 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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