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Headquist Family History

Headquist 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: Hedquist, Edquist, Seaquist, Melquist, Hallquist, Bergquist

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Where is the Headquist family from?

You can see how Headquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Headquist family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Headquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Headquist families living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Headquist's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Headquist families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Headquist 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 269 census records available for the last name Headquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Headquist 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Headquist. 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 7 military records available for the last name Headquist. For the veterans among your Headquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Headquist lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Headquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Headquist in 1973 was 88, and 71 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Headquist 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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