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Harquist Family History

Harquist 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: Marquis, Hallquist, Hedquist, Norquist, Carlquist, Berquist, Walquist

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Where is the Harquist family from?

You can see how Harquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harquist family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Harquist families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Harquist families living in Channel Islands. This was about 50% of all the recorded Harquist's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 1 other county had the highest population of Harquist families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harquist 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 86 census records available for the last name Harquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harquist 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Harquist. 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 47 military records available for the last name Harquist. For the veterans among your Harquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harquist lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Harquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Harquist in 1973 was 71, and 73 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harquist 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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