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Lofquist Family History

Lofquist Surname Meaning

Swedish (Löfquist): ornamental name composed of the elements löv ‘leaf’.

It also includes quist, which is an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig’.

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


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Where is the Lofquist family from?

You can see how Lofquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lofquist family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lofquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Lofquist families living in Manitoba. This was about 48% of all the recorded Lofquist's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Lofquist families in 1911.
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What did your Lofquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lofquist. 100% of Lofquist 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%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lofquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lofquist 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 Lofquist. 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 559 military records available for the last name Lofquist. For the veterans among your Lofquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lofquist lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lofquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Lofquist in 1962 was 72, and 70 in 2004.

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