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Quistan Family History

Quistan 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: Dunstan, Quinton, Quintana, Quist, Tristan, Quinlan, Quintal, Kristan

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Where is the Quistan family from?

You can see how Quistan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quistan family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1861. The most Quistan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Quistan family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Quistan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Quistan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quistan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Quistan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quistan 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Quistan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Quistan. For the veterans among your Quistan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quistan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quistan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Quistan

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