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Oquist Family History

Oquist Surname Meaning

Swedish (Öquist): ornamental name composed of the elements ö ‘island’.

It features an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig’.

This name reflects the natural elements of the landscape in Sweden.

The combination of these elements creates a unique and meaningful surname.

Such names often carry historical and cultural significance, highlighting the beauty of nature.

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


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Where is the Oquist family from?

You can see how Oquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oquist family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Oquist family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Oquist's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Oquist families in 1911.
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What did your Oquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oquist. 21% of Oquist men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Oquist women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oquist were Farming and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Farming
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Sausage Maker
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Oquist family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 956 census records available for the last name Oquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oquist 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 410 immigration records available for the last name Oquist. 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 187 military records available for the last name Oquist. For the veterans among your Oquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oquist lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Oquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Oquist in 1962 was 76, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oquist ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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