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Nordquist Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements nord ‘north’ + quist an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig’.

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


Similar surnames: Norquist, Tornquist, Oquist, Lindquist, Sundquist, Holmquist, Nyquist

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Where is the Nordquist family from?

You can see how Nordquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nordquist family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nordquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Nordquist families living in Manitoba. This was about 36% of all the recorded Nordquist's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Nordquist families in 1911.
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What did your Nordquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nordquist. 82% of Nordquist 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    82%
  • Painter
    19%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Nordquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nordquist 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 Nordquist. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Nordquist. For the veterans among your Nordquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nordquist lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Nordquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nordquist in 1946 was 35, and 72 in 2004.

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