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Broquet Family History

Broquet Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Roquet, Boquet, Roque, Roques, Bouquet, Buquet, Raquet, Rout, Brust

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Where is the Broquet family from?

You can see how Broquet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broquet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Broquet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Broquet families living in Kansas. This was about 42% of all the recorded Broquet's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Broquet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broquet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Broquet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broquet 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Broquet. 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 30 military records available for the last name Broquet. For the veterans among your Broquet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broquet lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Broquet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Broquet in 1969 was 85, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broquet ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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