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Hanquist Family History

Hanquist Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Runquist, Hallquist, Winquist, Hedquist, Granquist, Enquist

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Where is the Hanquist family from?

You can see how Hanquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanquist family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Hanquist families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hanquist's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hanquist families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanquist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hanquist. 100% of Hanquist 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Hanquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanquist 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Hanquist. 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 28 military records available for the last name Hanquist. For the veterans among your Hanquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanquist lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Hanquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hanquist in 1970 was 50, and 69 in 2003.

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