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Pequet Family History

Pequet 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: Paquet, Pique, Peet, Pequeno, Perret, Jaquet, Roquet, Pegues, Pruet

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Where is the Pequet family from?

You can see how Pequet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pequet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pequet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Pequet families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pequet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pequet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pequet 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 Pequet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pequet. 100% of Pequet men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Pequet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 941 census records available for the last name Pequet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pequet 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Pequet. 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 29 military records available for the last name Pequet. For the veterans among your Pequet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pequet lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Pequet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pequet in 1974 was 66, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pequet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pequet 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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