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Bequet Family History

Bequet 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: Boquet, Buquet, Begue, Bouquet, Bequette, Benet, Jaquet, Roquet

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Where is the Bequet family from?

You can see how Bequet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bequet family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bequet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Bequet families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Bequet's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bequet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bequet 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 190 census records available for the last name Bequet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bequet 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Bequet. 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 25 military records available for the last name Bequet. For the veterans among your Bequet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bequet lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bequet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bequet in 1965 was 90, and 45 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bequet 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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