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Norquist Family History

Norquist Surname Meaning

Swedish: probably composed of the placename element nor ‘narrow stream between two waters’.

It is combined with quist, which is an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig’.

This etymology suggests a geographical feature that may have been significant in the naming process.

The elements together reflect a natural landscape characterized by water and vegetation.

Understanding these components can provide insights into the historical naming conventions in Swedish geography.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Norquist family from?

You can see how Norquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norquist family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Norquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Norquist families living in Minnesota. This was about 28% of all the recorded Norquist's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Norquist families in 1880.
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What did your Norquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Norquist. 18% of Norquist men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Norquist women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Norquist were Truck Driver and Typist.

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Typist
    10%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 749 immigration records available for the last name Norquist. 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 652 military records available for the last name Norquist. For the veterans among your Norquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norquist lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Norquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Norquist in 1961 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

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