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Jacquit Family History

Jacquit 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: Jacquet, Jacquin, Jacquot, Jacques, Jarquin, Jaquet, Jacque, Jacquart

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Where is the Jacquit family from?

You can see how Jacquit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacquit family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1880. The most Jacquit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Jacquit family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jacquit's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Jacquit families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jacquit 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 65 census records available for the last name Jacquit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacquit 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Jacquit. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jacquit. For the veterans among your Jacquit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jacquit lifespan?

Average Jacquit life expectancy in 1978 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jacquit 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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