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Quesnell Name Meaning

Altered form of French Quesnel .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Pesnell, Quesnel, Quinnell, Estell, Pressnell, Fussell, Meshell

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Where is the Quesnell family from?

You can see how Quesnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quesnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Quesnell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 60 Quesnell families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Quesnell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Quesnell families in 1911.
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What did your Quesnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Quesnell. 42% of Quesnell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Quesnell women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    42%
  • Farmer Lab
    25%
  • Labourer
    17%
  • Cultivateur
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Quesnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quesnell 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Quesnell. 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 262 military records available for the last name Quesnell. For the veterans among your Quesnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quesnell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Quesnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Quesnell in 1959 was 39, and 74 in 2004.

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