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Sequest Family History

Sequest 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: Seaquist, Segrest, Secrest, Quest, Ernest, Quist, Sequeira, Wuest

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Where is the Sequest family from?

You can see how Sequest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sequest family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sequest families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Sequest families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sequest's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sequest families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sequest 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 110 census records available for the last name Sequest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sequest 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sequest. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sequest. For the veterans among your Sequest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sequest lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1984, in the United States, Sequest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sequest in 1970 was 64, and 82 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sequest 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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