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Equist Family History

Equist 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: Quist, Edquist, Enquist, Oquist, Quint, Quast, Melquist, Boquist

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Where is the Equist family from?

You can see how Equist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Equist family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Equist family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Equist's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Equist families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Equist 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 Equist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Equist. 100% of Equist women worked as an 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Equist family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Equist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Equist 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Equist. 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 9 military records available for the last name Equist. For the veterans among your Equist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Equist lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Equist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Equist in 1972 was 89, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Equist 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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