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Origins of the Quesne surname

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We have a total number of 1710 records for people with the last name Quesne.

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Where do most Quesnes live?

In 1921, most Quesnes lived in .


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Interesting facts about Quesnes

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We have 1,600 records for the Quesne surname. The oldest one dates back to 1891.

Who were Quesnes most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Quesne first names?

  • John
  • Charles
  • Elizabeth
  • Marie

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Common jobs for Quesnes

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Quesnes in 1921
Annuitant

28

Dressmaker

25

Dress Maker

16

At Home

13

Living On Her Own Means

12

Common Male occupations for Quesnes in 1921
Farmer

25

Carpenter

18

Farmers Son

11

House Carpenter

8

Blacksmith

7

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