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Seaquist Family History

Seaquist Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Sjöquist (see Sjoquist).

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


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Where is the Seaquist family from?

You can see how Seaquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seaquist family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Seaquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Seaquist families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Seaquist's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Seaquist families in 1911.
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What did your Seaquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seaquist. 50% of Seaquist men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Seaquist women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seaquist were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

What Seaquist family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Seaquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seaquist 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Seaquist. 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 308 military records available for the last name Seaquist. For the veterans among your Seaquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seaquist lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Seaquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Seaquist in 1955 was 40, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seaquist 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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