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Elgquist Family History

Elgquist Surname 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: Elmquist, Engquist, Melquist, Bergquist, Edquist, Enquist, Almquist

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Where is the Elgquist family from?

You can see how Elgquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elgquist family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elgquist families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Elgquist family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Elgquist's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Elgquist families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Elgquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elgquist 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Elgquist. 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 6 military records available for the last name Elgquist. For the veterans among your Elgquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elgquist lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Elgquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Elgquist in 1968 was 83, and 74 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elgquist ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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