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Quenville Family History

Quenville 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: Gunville, Quenneville, Renville, Deville, Linville, Glanville

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Where is the Quenville family from?

You can see how Quenville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quenville family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Quenville families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 51 Quenville families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Quenville's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Quenville families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quenville surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Quenville ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Quenville. 63% of Quenville men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Cultivateur
    38%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Quenville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quenville 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Quenville. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Quenville. For the veterans among your Quenville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quenville lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Quenville life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Quenville in 1965 was 70, and 66 in 2003.

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