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Byquist Family History

Byquist 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: Boquist, Nyquist, Quist, Edquist, Enquist, Oquist, Berquist, Alquist

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Where is the Byquist family from?

You can see how Byquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byquist family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Byquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Byquist family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Byquist's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Byquist families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Byquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byquist 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Byquist. 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 20 military records available for the last name Byquist. For the veterans among your Byquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byquist lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Byquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Byquist in 1970 was 78, and 57 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byquist 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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