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Bernquist Family History

Bernquist Name 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: Bergquist, Berquist, Enquist, Tornquist, Turnquist, Melquist

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Where is the Bernquist family from?

You can see how Bernquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernquist family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bernquist family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bernquist's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bernquist families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernquist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bernquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bernquist. 100% of Bernquist men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Bernquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernquist 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bernquist. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Bernquist. For the veterans among your Bernquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernquist lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1992, in the United States, Bernquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bernquist in 1974 was 81, and 69 in 1992.

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