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Jaquette Family History

Jaquette Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Jaquet reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

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


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Where is the Jaquette family from?

You can see how Jaquette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaquette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jaquette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Jaquette families living in Alberta. This was about 57% of all the recorded Jaquette's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Jaquette families in 1911.
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What did your Jaquette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaquette. 28% of Jaquette men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Jaquette women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jaquette were Mechanic and School Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    72%
  • School Teacher
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jaquette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaquette 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Jaquette. 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 424 military records available for the last name Jaquette. For the veterans among your Jaquette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaquette lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Jaquette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jaquette in 1959 was 73, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaquette 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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