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Lemquist Family History

Lemquist 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, Lofquist, Hedquist, Elmquist, Blomquist, Edquist, Enquist

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Where is the Lemquist family from?

You can see how Lemquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemquist family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lemquist family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Lemquist's in USA. California had the highest population of Lemquist families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lemquist 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 57 census records available for the last name Lemquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemquist 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Lemquist. 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 53 military records available for the last name Lemquist. For the veterans among your Lemquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemquist lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Lemquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lemquist in 1954 was 50, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lemquist 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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