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Fallquist Family History

Fallquist 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: Hallquist, Wahlquist, Palmquist, Dahlquist, Ahlquist, Malmquist

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Where is the Fallquist family from?

You can see how Fallquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fallquist family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Fallquist families living in Washington. This was about 30% of all the recorded Fallquist's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Fallquist families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fallquist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fallquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fallquist. 50% of Fallquist men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fallquist women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Painter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Fallquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fallquist 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Fallquist. 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 106 military records available for the last name Fallquist. For the veterans among your Fallquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fallquist lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Fallquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fallquist in 1966 was 73, and 90 in 2003.

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