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Quister Family History

Quister 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: Quilter, Quinter, Quitter, Lister, Quist, Kuster, Meister, Muster

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Where is the Quister family from?

You can see how Quister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quister family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Quister families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Quister family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Quister's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Quister families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quister 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 88 census records available for the last name Quister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quister 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Quister. 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 Quister. For the veterans among your Quister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quister lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Quister 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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