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Gilquist Family History

Gilquist 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, Winquist, Ahlquist, Lillquist, Walquist, Alquist, Linquist

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Where is the Gilquist family from?

You can see how Gilquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilquist family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilquist families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gilquist families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilquist's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Gilquist families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilquist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Gilquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilquist 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gilquist. 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 25 military records available for the last name Gilquist. For the veterans among your Gilquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilquist lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Gilquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gilquist in 1970 was 80, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilquist 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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