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Danquist Family History

Danquist 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: Runquist, Winquist, Granquist, Dahlquist, Enquist, Sandquist

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Where is the Danquist family from?

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

What did your Danquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Danquist. 50% of Danquist 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 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Danquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danquist 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 immigration records available for the last name Danquist. 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 11 military records available for the last name Danquist. For the veterans among your Danquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danquist lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Danquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Danquist in 1965 was 61, and 91 in 1997.

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