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Barquet Family History

Barquet Surname Meaning

Catalan: nickname or metonymic occupational name from barquet ‘little boat’.

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


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Where is the Barquet family from?

You can see how Barquet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barquet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Barquet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Barquet families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Barquet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barquet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barquet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barquet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barquet. 100% of Barquet men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Barquet women worked as a Servant.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 760 census records available for the last name Barquet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barquet 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Barquet. 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 Barquet. For the veterans among your Barquet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barquet lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Barquet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Barquet in 1967 was 59, and 71 in 2004.

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