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Wanquist Family History

Wanquist 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: Winquist, Walquist, Wahlquist, Runquist, Granquist, Enquist

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Where is the Wanquist family from?

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

What did your Wanquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wanquist. 100% of Wanquist men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Wanquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanquist 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 Wanquist. 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 25 military records available for the last name Wanquist. For the veterans among your Wanquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanquist lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Wanquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Wanquist in 1961 was 52, and 80 in 2003.

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