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Thornquist Family History

Thornquist Surname Meaning

Swedish (mainly Thörnquist): variant of Törnquist (see Tornquist).

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


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Where is the Thornquist family from?

You can see how Thornquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thornquist family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thornquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Thornquist families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Thornquist's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Thornquist families in 1911.
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What did your Thornquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thornquist. 24% of Thornquist men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Thornquist women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thornquist were Laborer and Cashier.

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Accountant
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Cashier
    34%

What Thornquist family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thornquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thornquist 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 478 immigration records available for the last name Thornquist. 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 255 military records available for the last name Thornquist. For the veterans among your Thornquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thornquist lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Thornquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Thornquist in 1962 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thornquist

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thornquist 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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