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Paquett Family History

Paquett 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: Paquette, Paquet, Piquette, Pallett, Puett, Jaquet, Padgett, Packett

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Where is the Paquett family from?

You can see how Paquett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paquett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Paquett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 100 Paquett families living in Quebec. This was about 84% of all the recorded Paquett's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Paquett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paquett 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 Paquett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Paquett. 32% of Paquett men worked as a Cultivateur and 50% of Paquett women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paquett were Labourer and Feneronte.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    32%
  • Journalier
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Labourer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    50%
  • Feneronte
    50%

What Paquett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Paquett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paquett 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Paquett. 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 93 military records available for the last name Paquett. For the veterans among your Paquett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paquett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Paquett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Paquett in 1964 was 85, and 71 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paquett 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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