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Borgquist Family History

Borgquist 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, Boquist, Norquist, Nordquist, Tornquist, Bjorkquist

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Where is the Borgquist family from?

You can see how Borgquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borgquist family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Borgquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Borgquist families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Borgquist's in USA. New York had the highest population of Borgquist families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borgquist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Borgquist ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 698 census records available for the last name Borgquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borgquist 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Borgquist. 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 158 military records available for the last name Borgquist. For the veterans among your Borgquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borgquist lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Borgquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Borgquist in 1958 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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