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Jaquett Family History

Jaquett 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: Jaquet, Jaquette, Paquette, Jaques, Jackett, Jaquez, Jacquet, Jaquith

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Where is the Jaquett family from?

You can see how Jaquett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaquett family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Jaquett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Jaquett families living in New Jersey. This was about 38% of all the recorded Jaquett's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Jaquett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaquett 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 Jaquett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jaquett. 60% of Jaquett men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Jaquett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jaquett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaquett 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Jaquett. 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 448 military records available for the last name Jaquett. For the veterans among your Jaquett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaquett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Jaquett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jaquett in 1964 was 73, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jaquett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaquett 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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