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Shoquist Family History

Shoquist 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 Shoquist family from?

You can see how Shoquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoquist family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Shoquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Shoquist families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shoquist's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shoquist families in 1911.
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What did your Shoquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shoquist. 100% of Shoquist men worked as a Carpenter.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 852 census records available for the last name Shoquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoquist 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Shoquist. 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 Shoquist. For the veterans among your Shoquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoquist lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shoquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shoquist in 1963 was 77, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoquist 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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