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Sjoquist Family History

Sjoquist Surname Meaning

Swedish (Sjöquist): ornamental name composed of the elements sjö ‘sea lake’ + quist an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig’.

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


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Where is the Sjoquist family from?

You can see how Sjoquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sjoquist family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sjoquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Sjoquist families living in Sussex. This was about 78% of all the recorded Sjoquist's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Sjoquist families in 1891.
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What did your Sjoquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sjoquist. 24% of Sjoquist men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Sjoquist women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sjoquist were Farming and Secretary.

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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
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Laundress
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sjoquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sjoquist 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sjoquist. 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 315 military records available for the last name Sjoquist. For the veterans among your Sjoquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sjoquist lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Sjoquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sjoquist in 1951 was 25, and 78 in 2004.

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