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Applequist Family History

Applequist Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Apelkvist or Apelquist: ornamental name composed of the elements apel ‘apple tree’.

It reflects the use of nature-related terms in naming conventions.

The second part of the name, kvist or quist, means ‘twig’.

This combination highlights a connection to the natural world.

Such names often carry cultural significance and historical roots.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Applequist family from?

You can see how Applequist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Applequist family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Applequist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Applequist families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Applequist's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Applequist families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Applequist 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 Applequist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Applequist. 46% of Applequist men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Applequist women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Applequist were Machinist and Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Operator
    10%

What Applequist family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Applequist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Applequist 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Applequist. 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 363 military records available for the last name Applequist. For the veterans among your Applequist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Applequist lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Applequist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Applequist in 1952 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Applequist 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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