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Lagerquist Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements lager ‘laurel’ + quist an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig’.

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


Similar surnames: Soderquist, Cederquist, Wahlquist, Lindquist, Liljenquist, Lofquist

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Where is the Lagerquist family from?

You can see how Lagerquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lagerquist family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lagerquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Lagerquist family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Lagerquist's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Lagerquist families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lagerquist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lagerquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lagerquist. 18% of Lagerquist men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Lagerquist women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lagerquist were Farming and Teacher. .

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lagerquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lagerquist 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 Lagerquist. 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 375 military records available for the last name Lagerquist. For the veterans among your Lagerquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lagerquist lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lagerquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lagerquist in 1952 was 46, and 83 in 2004.

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