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Hedquist Family History

Hedquist Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements hed ‘heath moor’ + quist an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hedquist family from?

You can see how Hedquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedquist family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hedquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Hedquist families living in Northumberland. This was about 90% of all the recorded Hedquist's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Hedquist families in 1891.
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What did your Hedquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hedquist. 30% of Hedquist men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Hedquist women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hedquist were Clerk and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Farm Operator
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Home Maker
    20%
  • Secretary
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hedquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedquist 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 708 immigration records available for the last name Hedquist. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 373 military records available for the last name Hedquist. For the veterans among your Hedquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedquist lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hedquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hedquist in 1962 was 80, and 78 in 2004.

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