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Runquist Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements run ‘rune runic letter’ or rund ‘round’ + quist an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig’. Americanized form of Swedish Rönnqvist or Rönnquist: ornamental name composed of the elements rönn ‘rowan’ + qvist quist an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig’.

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


Similar surnames: Rundquist, Gronquist, Sundquist, Lundquist, Enquist, Winquist

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Where is the Runquist family from?

You can see how Runquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Runquist family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Runquist families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Runquist family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Runquist's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Runquist families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Runquist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Runquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Runquist. 48% of Runquist men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Runquist women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Runquist were Contractor and Waitress. .

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Contractor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Runquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Runquist 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Runquist. 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 439 military records available for the last name Runquist. For the veterans among your Runquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Runquist lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Runquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Runquist in 1960 was 85, and 93 in 2004.

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