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Ahlquist Family History

Ahlquist Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements al ‘alder’ + quist, an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Ahlquist family from?

You can see how Ahlquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahlquist family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ahlquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Ahlquist families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ahlquist's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ahlquist families in 1891.
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What did your Ahlquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ahlquist. 100% of Ahlquist women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Ahlquist. 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 865 military records available for the last name Ahlquist. For the veterans among your Ahlquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahlquist lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Ahlquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ahlquist in 1954 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

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