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Lillquist Family History

Lillquist Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Liljeqvist or Liljequist: ornamental name meaning ‘lily twig’ (see Liljenquist).

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


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Where is the Lillquist family from?

You can see how Lillquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lillquist family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Lillquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Lillquist families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Lillquist's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Lillquist families in 1911.
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What did your Lillquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lillquist. 25% of Lillquist men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Lillquist women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Lillquist family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 611 census records available for the last name Lillquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lillquist 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Lillquist. 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 140 military records available for the last name Lillquist. For the veterans among your Lillquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lillquist lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Lillquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lillquist in 1956 was 48, and 65 in 2004.

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