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Bjorquist Family History

Bjorquist 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: Bjorkquist, Boquist, Sjoquist, Norquist, Blomquist, Berquist

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Where is the Bjorquist family from?

You can see how Bjorquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjorquist family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bjorquist families living in Minnesota. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bjorquist's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bjorquist families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Bjorquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjorquist 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Bjorquist. 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 14 military records available for the last name Bjorquist. For the veterans among your Bjorquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjorquist lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Bjorquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Bjorquist in 1965 was 67, and 86 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjorquist 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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