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Granquist Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements gran ‘spruce’ + quist an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig’.

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


Similar surnames: Gronquist, Cronquist, Runquist, Stenquist, Sandquist, Enquist

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Where is the Granquist family from?

You can see how Granquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Granquist family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Granquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Granquist family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Granquist's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Granquist families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Granquist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Granquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Granquist. 100% of Granquist men worked as a Farmers Son. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmers Son
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Granquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Granquist 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Granquist. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 634 military records available for the last name Granquist. For the veterans among your Granquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Granquist lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Granquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Granquist in 1958 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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