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Berqquist Family History

Berqquist 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: Bergquist, Berquist, Melquist, Boquist, Hedquist, Norquist, Elmquist

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Where is the Berqquist family from?

You can see how Berqquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berqquist family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Berqquist family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Berqquist's in USA. New York had the highest population of Berqquist families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Berqquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berqquist 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Berqquist. 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 2 military records available for the last name Berqquist. For the veterans among your Berqquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berqquist lifespan?

Average Berqquist life expectancy in 1974 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berqquist 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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