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Requen Family History

Requen 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: Requena, Roque, Ruen, Regen, Reuben, Creque, Reiten, Raque, Roques

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Requen 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 8 census records available for the last name Requen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Requen 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Requen. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Requen. For the veterans among your Requen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Requen lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Requen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Requen in 1988 was 63, and 1 in 2001.

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