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Jaquet Family History

Jaquet Surname Meaning

French: from a pet form of the personal name Jacques. This surname is also found in Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jaquet family from?

You can see how Jaquet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaquet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jaquet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Jaquet families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Jaquet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jaquet families in 1891.
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What did your Jaquet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jaquet. 72% of Jaquet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Companion
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jaquet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaquet 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 779 immigration records available for the last name Jaquet. 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 473 military records available for the last name Jaquet. For the veterans among your Jaquet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaquet lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jaquet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Jaquet in 1962 was 48, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaquet 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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