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Roquet Family History

Roquet Surname Meaning

French: topographic name from a diminutive of roche ‘rock’ (see Roche and Roque) or a habitational name from (Le) Roquet the name of several places in various parts of France.

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


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Where is the Roquet family from?

You can see how Roquet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roquet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roquet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Roquet families living in London. This was about 82% of all the recorded Roquet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Roquet families in 1891.
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What did your Roquet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Fruit Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roquet. 75% of Roquet men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Roquet women worked as a Fruit Packer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Fruit Packer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roquet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roquet 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Roquet. 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 170 military records available for the last name Roquet. For the veterans among your Roquet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roquet lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Roquet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Roquet in 1964 was 69, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roquet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roquet 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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