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Pihlquist Family History

Pihlquist 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: Wahlquist, Dahlquist, Ahlquist, Lillquist, Melquist, Hallquist

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Where is the Pihlquist family from?

You can see how Pihlquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pihlquist family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Pihlquist families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Pihlquist families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pihlquist's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Pihlquist families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pihlquist 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 35 census records available for the last name Pihlquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pihlquist 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Pihlquist. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pihlquist. For the veterans among your Pihlquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pihlquist lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1985, in the United States, Pihlquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pihlquist in 1974 was 53, and 28 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pihlquist 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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