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Barquest Family History

Barquest Surname 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: Marques, Berquist, Barquero, Marquess, Barnes, Brust, Marquis

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Where is the Barquest family from?

You can see how Barquest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barquest family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barquest families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Barquest families living in Minnesota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Barquest's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Barquest families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barquest surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Barquest ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter Helper
    100%

What Barquest family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Barquest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barquest 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Barquest. 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 20 military records available for the last name Barquest. For the veterans among your Barquest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barquest lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Barquest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Barquest in 1972 was 66, and 43 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barquest

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barquest ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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