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Eques Family History

Eques Name 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: Eakes, Que, Jaques, Eales, Eames, Erbes, Roques, Enes, Eanes, Kues

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eques 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 can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Eques ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Eques. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eques 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Eques. 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 Eques. For the veterans among your Eques ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eques lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2001, in the United States, Eques life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Eques in 1998 was 84, and 84 in 2001.

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