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Moquist Family History

Moquist Name 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: Boquist, Oquist, Quist, Melquist, Lofquist, Sjoquist, Norquist

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Where is the Moquist family from?

You can see how Moquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moquist family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Moquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Moquist families living in Minnesota. This was about 27% of all the recorded Moquist's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Moquist families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moquist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moquist. 67% of Moquist men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    67%
  • Carpenter
    34%
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Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Moquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moquist 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Moquist. 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 41 military records available for the last name Moquist. For the veterans among your Moquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moquist lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Moquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Moquist in 1965 was 86, and 78 in 2003.

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