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Walquist Family History

Walquist Surname Meaning

Altered form of Swedish Wahlquist.

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


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Where is the Walquist family from?

You can see how Walquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walquist family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Walquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Walquist families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Walquist's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Walquist families in 1880.
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What did your Walquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walquist. 29% of Walquist men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Walquist women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Walquist were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Walquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walquist 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Walquist. 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 248 military records available for the last name Walquist. For the veterans among your Walquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walquist lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Walquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Walquist in 1963 was 67, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walquist 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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