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Carlquist Family History

Carlquist Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the personal name Carl + quist an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig’.

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


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Where is the Carlquist family from?

You can see how Carlquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carlquist family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Carlquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Carlquist families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 71% of all the recorded Carlquist's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Carlquist families in 1911.
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What did your Carlquist ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Carlquist family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Carlquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carlquist 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 571 immigration records available for the last name Carlquist. 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 461 military records available for the last name Carlquist. For the veterans among your Carlquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carlquist lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Carlquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Carlquist in 1956 was 54, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carlquist 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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