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Palmquist Name Meaning

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

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


Similar surnames: Malmquist, Almquist, Elmquist, Holmquist, Hallquist, Sandquist

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Where is the Palmquist family from?

You can see how Palmquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palmquist family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Palmquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Palmquist families living in Manitoba. This was about 34% of all the recorded Palmquist's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Palmquist families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palmquist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Palmquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Palmquist. 100% of Palmquist 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 10,000 census records available for the last name Palmquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palmquist 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Palmquist. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Palmquist. For the veterans among your Palmquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palmquist lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Palmquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Palmquist in 1942 was 32, and 75 in 2004.

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