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Poliquin Name Meaning

Altered form of Breton (mainly Finistère) Pouliquen: from a personal name attested in the Middle Ages in the Latinized form Polican of obscure origin or perhaps a habitational name from Le Pouliguen a place in Loire-Atlantique.

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


Similar surnames: Polin, Peloquin, Pippin, Poli, Pique, Molin, Quin, O'quin, Bourquin

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Where is the Poliquin family from?

You can see how Poliquin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poliquin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Poliquin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 367 Poliquin families living in Quebec. This was about 94% of all the recorded Poliquin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Poliquin families in 1911.
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What did your Poliquin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Poliquin. 40% of Poliquin men worked as a Journalier and 28% of Poliquin women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poliquin were Cult and Marchande. .

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    40%
  • Cultivateur
    32%
  • Boucher
    6%
  • Cult
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    28%
  • Interne
    19%
  • Couturire
    19%
  • Marchande
    19%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Poliquin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poliquin 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Poliquin. 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 779 military records available for the last name Poliquin. For the veterans among your Poliquin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poliquin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Poliquin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Poliquin in 1961 was 51, and 66 in 2004.

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