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Liljenquist Family History

Liljenquist Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements lilja ‘lily’ (in a German-influenced form) + quist an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig’.

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


Similar surnames: Lillquist, Lindquist, Enquist, Lagerquist, Winquist, Rosenquist

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Where is the Liljenquist family from?

You can see how Liljenquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liljenquist family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Liljenquist families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Liljenquist families living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Liljenquist's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Liljenquist families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liljenquist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Liljenquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Liljenquist. 34% of Liljenquist men worked as an Accountant and 60% of Liljenquist women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Liljenquist were Farmer and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Accountant
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Liljenquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liljenquist 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Liljenquist. 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 80 military records available for the last name Liljenquist. For the veterans among your Liljenquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liljenquist lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Liljenquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Liljenquist in 1962 was 81, and 97 in 2004.

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