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Questad Family History

Questad 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: Cuesta, Hunstad, Austad, Hustad, Smestad, Quesada, Rustad, Restad

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Where is the Questad family from?

You can see how Questad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Questad family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Questad families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 40 Questad families living in Kent. This was about 69% of all the recorded Questad's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Questad families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Questad 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 Questad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Questad. 100% of Questad men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Questad women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Questad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 707 census records available for the last name Questad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Questad 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Questad. 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 77 military records available for the last name Questad. For the veterans among your Questad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Questad lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Questad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Questad in 1967 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Questad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Questad 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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