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Malmquist Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements malm ‘sand gravel’ (possibly representing an element of 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 Malmquist family from?

You can see how Malmquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malmquist family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Malmquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Malmquist families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Malmquist's in USA. New York had the highest population of Malmquist families in 1880.
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What did your Malmquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Malmquist. 100% of Malmquist women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Malmquist. 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 841 military records available for the last name Malmquist. For the veterans among your Malmquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malmquist lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Malmquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Malmquist in 1942 was 38, and 76 in 2004.

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