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Jaquest Family History

Jaquest Surname Meaning

variant of Jacques with excrescent -t.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jaquest family from?

You can see how Jaquest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaquest family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jaquest families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Jaquest families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jaquest's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Jaquest families in 1891.
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What did your Jaquest ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plasterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jaquest. 50% of Jaquest men worked as a Plasterer and 92% of Jaquest women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jaquest were Restaurant Proprietor and Waitress In Restaurant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plasterer
    50%
  • Restaurant Proprietor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Waitress In Restaurant
    9%

What Jaquest family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jaquest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaquest 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Jaquest. 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 197 military records available for the last name Jaquest. For the veterans among your Jaquest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaquest lifespan?

Average Jaquest life expectancy in 1994 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaquest 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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