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Bequette Family History

Bequette Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Béquet: nickname derived from bec ‘beak’ (see Bechard) or a habitational name from (Le) Béquet, the name of several places in various parts of France.

Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. Compare Beckett.

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


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Where is the Bequette family from?

You can see how Bequette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bequette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bequette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 22 Bequette families living in Quebec. This was about 85% of all the recorded Bequette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bequette families in 1911.
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What did your Bequette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Vendeuse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bequette. 100% of Bequette men worked as a Journalier and 100% of Bequette women worked as a Vendeuse.

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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

  • Journalier
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Vendeuse
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bequette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bequette 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Bequette. 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 782 military records available for the last name Bequette. For the veterans among your Bequette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bequette lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Bequette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Bequette in 1949 was 39, and 77 in 2004.

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