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Grahnquist Family History

Grahnquist 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: Granquist, Gronquist, Wahlquist, Runquist, Cronquist, Dahlquist

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Grahnquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grahnquist 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Grahnquist. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Grahnquist. For the veterans among your Grahnquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grahnquist lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Grahnquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Grahnquist in 1966 was 76, and 92 in 1998.

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