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Esquet Family History

Esquet 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: Esquer, Esqueda, Jaquet, Roquet, Escue, Boquet, Squeo, Buquet, Raquet

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Where is the Esquet family from?

You can see how Esquet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esquet family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Esquet families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Esquet's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Esquet families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Esquet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esquet 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Esquet. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Esquet. For the veterans among your Esquet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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