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Newquist Family History

Newquist Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Nyquist.

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


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Where is the Newquist family from?

You can see how Newquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newquist family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Newquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Newquist families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Newquist's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Newquist families in 1891.
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What did your Newquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Newquist. 100% of Newquist 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Newquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newquist 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 560 immigration records available for the last name Newquist. 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 626 military records available for the last name Newquist. For the veterans among your Newquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newquist lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Newquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Newquist in 1957 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newquist 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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