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Ohlquist Family History

Ohlquist 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: Ahlquist, Melquist, Wahlquist, Dahlquist, Oquist, Shoquist, Walquist

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Where is the Ohlquist family from?

You can see how Ohlquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohlquist family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ohlquist families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ohlquist's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ohlquist families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohlquist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ohlquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ohlquist. 100% of Ohlquist 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Ohlquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohlquist 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Ohlquist. 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 8 military records available for the last name Ohlquist. For the veterans among your Ohlquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohlquist lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Ohlquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ohlquist in 1964 was 77, and 94 in 2002.

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