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Paquin Name Meaning

French: from a pet form of Pa(s)que a female personal name derived from Pasques ‘Easter’ (see Paschal ). Compare Perkins

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


Similar surnames: Daquin, Jacquin, Quin, Parkin, Paulin, Papin, Naquin, Palin, Pamplin

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Where is the Paquin family from?

You can see how Paquin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paquin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paquin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2,278 Paquin families living in Quebec. This was about 97% of all the recorded Paquin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Paquin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paquin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paquin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Paquin. 28% of Paquin men worked as a Cultivateur and 15% of Paquin women worked as an Institutrice. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paquin were Fils Cultivateur and Couturire. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    28%
  • Journalier
    20%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    15%
  • Cultivateur
    10%
  • Commis
    8%
  • Couturire
    8%
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Census Records

There are 44,000 census records available for the last name Paquin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paquin 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Paquin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Paquin. For the veterans among your Paquin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paquin lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Paquin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Paquin in 1945 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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