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Baquet Family History

Baquet Surname Meaning

French: from a derivative of bac ‘tub’ also ‘ferry’ used as a metonymic occupational name for a maker or for a boatman.

It is also a habitational name from Le Baquet, the name of several places in various parts of France.

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


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Where is the Baquet family from?

You can see how Baquet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baquet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Baquet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Baquet families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Baquet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Baquet families in 1891.
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What did your Baquet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Ticket Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baquet. 45% of Baquet men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Baquet women worked as a Ticket Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baquet were New Worker and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Ticket Maker
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Baquet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baquet 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Baquet. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 150 military records available for the last name Baquet. For the veterans among your Baquet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baquet lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Baquet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Baquet in 1962 was 77, and 64 in 2004.

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