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Oqvist Family History

Oqvist 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: Oquist, Quist, Boquist, Ovitt, Obrist, Orvis, Oest, Geist, Twist

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Where is the Oqvist family from?

You can see how Oqvist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oqvist family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oqvist family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Oqvist's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oqvist families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Oqvist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oqvist 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Oqvist. 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 2 military records available for the last name Oqvist. For the veterans among your Oqvist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oqvist lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2000, in the United States, Oqvist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Oqvist in 1987 was 42, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oqvist 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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