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Reque Family History

Reque 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: Roque, Creque, Raque, Requa, Begue, Reese, Rue, Reus, Duque, Requena

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Where is the Reque family from?

You can see how Reque families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reque family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Reque families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Reque family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Reque's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Reque families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reque 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 Reque ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reque. 34% of Reque men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Reque women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reque were Medical Doctor and Clerk.

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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
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Medical Doctor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Reque family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reque. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reque 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Reque. 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 718 military records available for the last name Reque. For the veterans among your Reque ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reque lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Reque life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Reque in 1960 was 58, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reque

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reque 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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