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Nordquist Family History

Nordquist Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements nord ‘north’ + 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 Nordquist family from?

You can see how Nordquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordquist family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nordquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Nordquist families living in Minnesota. This was about 38% of all the recorded Nordquist's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Nordquist families in 1880.
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What did your Nordquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nordquist. 100% of Nordquist women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Nordquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordquist 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Nordquist. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nordquist. For the veterans among your Nordquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordquist lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Nordquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nordquist in 1946 was 35, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nordquist 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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