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Holmquist Family History

Holmquist Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements holm ‘island’ (possibly from a placename)

+ quist an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Holmquist family from?

You can see how Holmquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holmquist family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Holmquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Holmquist families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Holmquist's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Holmquist families in 1891.
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What did your Holmquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Holmquist. 72% of Holmquist women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    29%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Holmquist. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Holmquist. For the veterans among your Holmquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holmquist lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Holmquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Holmquist in 1951 was 45, and 80 in 2004.

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