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Pequignot Family History

Pequignot Name Meaning

French (eastern; Péquignot): nickname for a weakling from a diminutive of Occitan péquin ‘puny sickly’.

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


Similar surnames: Moquin, Cerino, Pequeno, Pedigo, Pennino, Sequin, Paquin, Ferrigno

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Where is the Pequignot family from?

You can see how Pequignot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pequignot family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pequignot families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Pequignot family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pequignot's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pequignot families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pequignot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pequignot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pequignot. 23% of Pequignot men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pequignot women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pequignot were Assembler and Housewife. .

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Assembler
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pequignot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pequignot 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Pequignot. 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 416 military records available for the last name Pequignot. For the veterans among your Pequignot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pequignot lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pequignot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Pequignot in 1962 was 86, and 83 in 2004.

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