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Oquist Name Meaning

Swedish (Öquist): ornamental name composed of the elements ö ‘island’ + quist an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig’.

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


Similar surnames: Boquist, Quist, Nyquist, Edquist, Lofquist, Enquist, Norquist

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Where is the Oquist family from?

You can see how Oquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oquist family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Oquist families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Oquist's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Oquist families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oquist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oquist. 21% of Oquist men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Oquist women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oquist were Farming and Clerk. .

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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
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Farming
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Sausage Maker
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
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Census Records

There are 956 census records available for the last name Oquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oquist 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 410 immigration records available for the last name Oquist. 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 187 military records available for the last name Oquist. For the veterans among your Oquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oquist lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Oquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Oquist in 1962 was 76, and 66 in 2004.

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