Dahlquist Family History

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Dahlquist Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements dal ‘valley’ + quist, an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Wahlquist, Ahlquist, Hallquist, Carlquist, Sandquist, Almquist

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Dahlquist Family Origin

Where is the Dahlquist family from?

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You can see how Dahlquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dahlquist family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dahlquist families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Dahlquist families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dahlquist's in the UK. London had the highest population of Dahlquist families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dahlquist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Dahlquist Family Occupations

What did your Dahlquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, Farmer, Minister and Railroad Contractor were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Dahlquist. The most common Dahlquist occupation in the USA was Farmer. 50% of Dahlquist's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Dahlquist family was Taylor.

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  • Farmer

    50%

  • Minister

    13%

  • Railroad Contractor

    13%

  • Taylor

    13%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dahlquist ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Dahlquist Historical Records

What Dahlquist family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dahlquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahlquist census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Dahlquist. 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 Card

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

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Dahlquist Life Expectancy

What is the average Dahlquist lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Dahlquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dahlquist in 1954 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dahlquist

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dahlquist 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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