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Borquist Family History

Borquist 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: Boquist, Norquist, Berquist, Bergquist, Lofquist, Blomquist

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Where is the Borquist family from?

You can see how Borquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borquist family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Borquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Borquist families living in Illinois. This was about 64% of all the recorded Borquist's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Borquist families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borquist 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 Borquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borquist. 50% of Borquist men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Borquist women worked as a 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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Borquist family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Borquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borquist 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Borquist. 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 78 military records available for the last name Borquist. For the veterans among your Borquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borquist lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Borquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Borquist in 1947 was 39, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borquist

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borquist 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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