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Charles B. Elmquist

Photograph of Charles B. Elmquist Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
Charles B.
Surname
Elmquist

The Name Charles

Origin
Germanic
Meaning
Free man or one of noble birth.
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The Elmquist Surname

Origin
Swedish
Meaning
A Swedish surname combining 'elm' (elm tree) with 'quist' (branch or twig), meaning 'elm branch.'
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Source

Library of Congress

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