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Paques Family History

Paques Surname 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: Jaques, Paquet, Marques, Jacques, Paus, Papes, Paules, Pages, Raque

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Where is the Paques family from?

You can see how Paques families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paques family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Paques families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Paques families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Paques's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Paques families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paques surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Paques ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paques. 100% of Paques women worked as an Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Paques. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paques 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Paques. 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 9 military records available for the last name Paques. For the veterans among your Paques ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paques lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Paques life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Paques in 1965 was 60, and 72 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paques ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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