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Rosenquist Family History

Rosenquist Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements rosen- (combining form of ros ‘rose’)

+ 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 Rosenquist family from?

You can see how Rosenquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenquist family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosenquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Rosenquist families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rosenquist's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rosenquist families in 1891.
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What did your Rosenquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosenquist. 24% of Rosenquist men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Rosenquist women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosenquist were Salesman and Housework.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housework
    10%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Rosenquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenquist 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 Rosenquist. 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 Rosenquist. For the veterans among your Rosenquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosenquist lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rosenquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rosenquist in 1955 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

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