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Stanquist Family History

Stanquist 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: Stenquist, Granquist, Sandquist, Seaquist, Standish, Stanis, Runquist

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Where is the Stanquist family from?

You can see how Stanquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stanquist family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Stanquist families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Stanquist's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Stanquist families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stanquist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stanquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stanquist. 100% of Stanquist women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Stanquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stanquist 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 Stanquist. 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 15 military records available for the last name Stanquist. For the veterans among your Stanquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stanquist lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Stanquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Stanquist in 1965 was 81, and 48 in 2004.

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