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Elquest Family History

Elquest 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: Melquist, Elmquist, Edquist, Enquist, Alquist, Quest, Ernest, Quist

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Where is the Elquest family from?

You can see how Elquest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elquest family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elquest family living in Wyoming. This was 100% of all the recorded Elquest's in USA. Wyoming had the highest population of Elquest families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elquest 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 50 census records available for the last name Elquest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elquest 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Elquest. 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 13 military records available for the last name Elquest. For the veterans among your Elquest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elquest lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Elquest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Elquest in 1963 was 77, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elquest 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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