This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Linquist family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Linquist Family History

Linquist Surname Meaning

Swedish: variant of Lindquist.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Linquist family from?

You can see how Linquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linquist family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Linquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Linquist families living in Alberta. This was about 47% of all the recorded Linquist's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Linquist families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linquist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Linquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Linquist. 26% of Linquist men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Linquist women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Linquist were Salesman and Clerk.

View Census Data for Linquist | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

What Linquist family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Linquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linquist census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Linquist

Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Linquist. 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.

View all Linquist immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 943 military records available for the last name Linquist. For the veterans among your Linquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Linquist military records

You've only scratched the surface of Linquist family history

Discover More

What is the average Linquist lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Linquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Linquist in 1959 was 56, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Linquist

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linquist 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Linquist family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial