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Becquet Family History

Becquet 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: Bouquet, Jacquet, Becket, Boquet, Buquet, Becher, Begue, Beckett

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Where is the Becquet family from?

You can see how Becquet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becquet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Becquet families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Becquet families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Becquet's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Becquet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Becquet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 811 census records available for the last name Becquet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becquet 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Becquet. 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 80 military records available for the last name Becquet. For the veterans among your Becquet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becquet lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Becquet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Becquet in 1972 was 74, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Becquet 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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