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Questal Family History

Questal 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, Quintal, Vestal, Quesnel, Quest, Dunstan, Quist, Testa

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Where is the Questal family from?

You can see how Questal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Questal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Questal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Questal families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Questal's in USA. California had the highest population of Questal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Questal 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 Questal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Peddler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Questal. 100% of Questal men worked as a Peddler.

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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

  • Peddler
    100%

What Questal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Questal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Questal 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Questal. 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 3 military records available for the last name Questal. For the veterans among your Questal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Questal lifespan?

Average Questal life expectancy in 1999 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Questal 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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