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Cederquist Family History

Cederquist Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements ceder ‘cedar’ + 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 Cederquist family from?

You can see how Cederquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cederquist family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cederquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Cederquist families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cederquist's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Cederquist families in 1911.
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What did your Cederquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cederquist. 45% of Cederquist men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Cederquist women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cederquist were Laborer and Cook.

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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
    45%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    60%
  • Cook
    40%

What Cederquist family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cederquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cederquist 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 656 immigration records available for the last name Cederquist. 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 202 military records available for the last name Cederquist. For the veterans among your Cederquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cederquist lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cederquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cederquist in 1962 was 64, and 80 in 2004.

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