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Blomqvist Family History

Blomqvist 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: Blomquist, Bloomquist, Boquist, Lofquist, Elmquist, Almquist, Clovis

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Where is the Blomqvist family from?

You can see how Blomqvist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blomqvist family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Blomqvist family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Blomqvist's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Blomqvist families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Blomqvist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blomqvist 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Blomqvist. 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 27 military records available for the last name Blomqvist. For the veterans among your Blomqvist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blomqvist lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Blomqvist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Blomqvist in 1971 was 62, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blomqvist 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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