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Ortquist Family History

Ortquist 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: Norquist, Nordquist, Oquist, Tornquist, Quist, Melquist, Runquist

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Where is the Ortquist family from?

You can see how Ortquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortquist family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ortquist families living in Michigan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Ortquist's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Ortquist families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ortquist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ortquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Work was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ortquist. 50% of Ortquist men worked as a Farm Work. .

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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

  • Farm Work
    50%
  • Boom Man
    50%
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Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Ortquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortquist 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Ortquist. 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 85 military records available for the last name Ortquist. For the veterans among your Ortquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortquist lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Ortquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ortquist in 1960 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

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