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Byorkquist Family History

Byorkquist Surname 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: Bjorkquist, Bergquist, Boquist, Norquist, Blomquist, Nordquist

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Where is the Byorkquist family from?

You can see how Byorkquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byorkquist family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Byorkquist family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Byorkquist's in USA. California had the highest population of Byorkquist families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byorkquist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Byorkquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Construction Worker and Private Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Byorkquist. 100% of Byorkquist men worked as a Construction Worker and 100% of Byorkquist women worked as a Private Secretary.

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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

  • Construction Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Private Secretary
    100%

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Byorkquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byorkquist 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Byorkquist. 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 Byorkquist. For the veterans among your Byorkquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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