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Parquette Family History

Parquette Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Canadian Paquet Compare Paquette and Perkett.

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


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Where is the Parquette family from?

You can see how Parquette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parquette family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Parquette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Parquette families living in Vermont. This was about 53% of all the recorded Parquette's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Parquette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parquette 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 Parquette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parquette. 27% of Parquette men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Parquette women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parquette were Painter and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Parquette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parquette 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Parquette. 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 597 military records available for the last name Parquette. For the veterans among your Parquette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parquette lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Parquette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Parquette in 1965 was 53, and 85 in 2004.

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