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Alquist Family History

Alquist Surname Meaning

Swedish: variant of Ahlquist and in North America (also) an altered form of this. The surname Alquist is very rare in Sweden.

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


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Where is the Alquist family from?

You can see how Alquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alquist family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Alquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Alquist families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Alquist's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Alquist families in 1911.
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What did your Alquist ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Alquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alquist 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 569 immigration records available for the last name Alquist. 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 419 military records available for the last name Alquist. For the veterans among your Alquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alquist lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Alquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Alquist in 1954 was 52, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alquist 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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