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Boquist Family History

Boquist Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements bo ‘dwelling home’ + 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 Boquist family from?

You can see how Boquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boquist family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Boquist families living in Manitoba. This was about 36% of all the recorded Boquist's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Boquist families in 1911.
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What did your Boquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boquist. 39% of Boquist men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Boquist women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boquist were Truck Driver and Servant.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Servant
    50%

What Boquist family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boquist 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 575 immigration records available for the last name Boquist. 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 271 military records available for the last name Boquist. For the veterans among your Boquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boquist lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Boquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Boquist in 1962 was 52, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boquist 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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