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Naquin Family History

Naquin Name Meaning

French: occupational name for a young lad or serving man Old French naquin (apparently a diminutive of naque ‘mucus snot’ a word of uncertain origin).

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


Similar surnames: Tassin, Daquin, Paquin, Mastin, Main, Harpin, Sain, Makin, Quin

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Where is the Naquin family from?

You can see how Naquin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naquin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Naquin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 289 Naquin families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Naquin's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Naquin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naquin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Naquin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Naquin. 33% of Naquin men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Naquin women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Naquin were Trapper and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Fisherman
    12%
  • Trapper
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Naquin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naquin 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 452 immigration records available for the last name Naquin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Naquin. For the veterans among your Naquin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naquin lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Naquin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Naquin in 1954 was 35, and 66 in 2004.

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