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Norquist Name Meaning

Swedish: probably composed of the placename element nor ‘narrow stream between two waters’ + quist an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig’.

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


Similar surnames: Nordquist, Boquist, Oquist, Nyquist, Lofquist, Tornquist, Cronquist

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Where is the Norquist family from?

You can see how Norquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norquist family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Norquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Norquist families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Norquist's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Norquist families in 1911.
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What did your Norquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Norquist. 100% of Norquist 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Norquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norquist 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 749 immigration records available for the last name Norquist. 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 652 military records available for the last name Norquist. For the veterans among your Norquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norquist lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Norquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Norquist in 1961 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

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