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Lefquist Family History

Lefquist 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: Lofquist, Melquist, Hedquist, Edquist, Enquist, Berquist, Newquist

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Where is the Lefquist family from?

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

What did your Lefquist ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lefquist ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Lefquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lefquist 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Lefquist. 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 1 military records available for the last name Lefquist. For the veterans among your Lefquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lefquist lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1982, in the United States, Lefquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lefquist in 1974 was 72, and 81 in 1982.

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