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Niquist Family History

Niquist 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: Nyquist, Quist, Winquist, Boquist, Norquist, Edquist, Engquist

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Where is the Niquist family from?

You can see how Niquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niquist family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Niquist families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Niquist families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Niquist's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Niquist families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Niquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niquist 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Niquist. 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 5 military records available for the last name Niquist. For the veterans among your Niquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Niquist

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