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Wilquet Family History

Wilquet 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: Willet, Wilcutt, Billet, Millet, Willner, Willey, Wiles, Wilbert

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Where is the Wilquet family from?

You can see how Wilquet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilquet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilquet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wilquet families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilquet's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wilquet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilquet 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 145 census records available for the last name Wilquet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilquet 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Wilquet. 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 36 military records available for the last name Wilquet. For the veterans among your Wilquet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilquet lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wilquet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wilquet in 1964 was 83, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilquet 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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