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Edquist Family History

Edquist Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements ed ‘passage isthmus’ (probably from a placename)

+ 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 Edquist family from?

You can see how Edquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edquist family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Edquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Edquist families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 54% of all the recorded Edquist's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Edquist families in 1911.
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What did your Edquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edquist. 17% of Edquist men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Edquist women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edquist were Truck Driver and 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

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Packer
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Edquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edquist 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 520 immigration records available for the last name Edquist. 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 284 military records available for the last name Edquist. For the veterans among your Edquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edquist lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Edquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Edquist in 1945 was 26, and 86 in 2004.

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