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Odquist Family History

Odquist 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: Edquist, Oquist, Quist, Boquist, Lofquist, Hedquist, Norquist

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Where is the Odquist family from?

You can see how Odquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odquist family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Odquist families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Odquist's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Odquist families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odquist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Odquist ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Civil Engineer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Odquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odquist 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Odquist. 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 8 military records available for the last name Odquist. For the veterans among your Odquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odquist lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Odquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Odquist in 1965 was 89, and 91 in 1992.

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