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Burquist Family History

Burquist 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: Berquist, Runquist, Bergquist, Boquist, Norquist, Turnquist, Brust

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Where is the Burquist family from?

You can see how Burquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burquist family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Burquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 4 Burquist families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Burquist's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Burquist families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burquist 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 Burquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burquist. 24% of Burquist men worked as a Carpenter.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Ranch Hand
    12%

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Census Records

There are 818 census records available for the last name Burquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burquist 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Burquist. 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 66 military records available for the last name Burquist. For the veterans among your Burquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burquist lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Burquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Burquist in 1966 was 87, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burquist

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burquist 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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