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Poquett Family History

Poquett 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: Poquette, Paquette, Piquette, Puett, Roquet, Pollett, Pruett, Boquet

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Where is the Poquett family from?

You can see how Poquett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poquett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Poquett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Poquett family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Poquett's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Poquett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poquett 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 344 census records available for the last name Poquett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poquett 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Poquett. 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 54 military records available for the last name Poquett. For the veterans among your Poquett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poquett lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1977, in the United States, Poquett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Poquett in 1970 was 84, and 90 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poquett 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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