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Requet Family History

Requet 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: Roquet, Raquet, Roque, Requena, Creque, Raque, Roques, Requa, Jaquet

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Where is the Requet family from?

You can see how Requet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Requet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Requet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Requet families living in Indiana. This was about 42% of all the recorded Requet's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Requet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Requet 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Requet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Requet 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Requet. 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 647 military records available for the last name Requet. For the veterans among your Requet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Requet lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Requet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Requet in 1963 was 70, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Requet 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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