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Elquist Family History

Elquist 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: Melquist, Elmquist, Edquist, Enquist, Alquist, Quist, Boquist

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Where is the Elquist family from?

You can see how Elquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elquist family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Elquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Elquist family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Elquist's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elquist families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elquist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Elquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elquist. 75% of Elquist men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Elquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elquist 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Elquist. 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 67 military records available for the last name Elquist. For the veterans among your Elquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elquist lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Elquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Elquist in 1953 was 21, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elquist 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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