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Apelquist Family History

Apelquist 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: Melquist, Ahlquist, Applequist, Alquist, Wahlquist, Hallquist

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Where is the Apelquist family from?

You can see how Apelquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apelquist family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Apelquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Apelquist families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Apelquist's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Apelquist families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Apelquist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Apelquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Apelquist. 60% of Apelquist women worked as a Secretary. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Apelquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apelquist 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Apelquist. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Apelquist. For the veterans among your Apelquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apelquist lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Apelquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Apelquist in 1976 was 78, and 88 in 2004.

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