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Bjorkquist Family History

Bjorkquist Surname Meaning

Swedish (Björkquist): ornamental name from björk ‘birch’ + quist an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig’.

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


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Where is the Bjorkquist family from?

You can see how Bjorkquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjorkquist family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bjorkquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Bjorkquist families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bjorkquist's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bjorkquist families in 1880.
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What did your Bjorkquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bjorkquist. 34% of Bjorkquist men worked as a Fisherman and 50% of Bjorkquist women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bjorkquist were Farmer and Maid.

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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

  • Fisherman
    34%
  • Commercial
    17%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Bjorkquist family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 642 census records available for the last name Bjorkquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjorkquist 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 606 immigration records available for the last name Bjorkquist. 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 122 military records available for the last name Bjorkquist. For the veterans among your Bjorkquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjorkquist lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bjorkquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bjorkquist in 1962 was 77, and 67 in 2004.

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