Pelloquin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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France

The French surname Pelloquin is of nickname origin, deriving from a physical characteristic or personal attribute of the initial bearer. In this case, the name is derived from the French expression "pele ocquin," a diminutive of "l'ocque" (a measure of weights) and referring obliquely to a luckless fellow, short on funds.

Early Origins of the Pelloquin family

The surname Pelloquin was first found in the region of Maine, where the family was well established with land and estates.

Early History of the Pelloquin family

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Pelloquin Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Pelloquin, Pelocot, Peikan, Pellican, Pelouquier and many more.

Early Notables of the Pelloquin family

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Pelloquin migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Pelloquin Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century

François Pelloquin, son of Mathurin and Ambroise, who married Marie Niquet, daughter of Pierre-René and Françoise, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec on 20th July 1699 1

Pelloquin Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Félix Pelloquin, son of François and Marie, who married Marie Pelletier, daughter of François and Madeleine, in Quebec on 22nd July 1720 1
Pierre Pelloquin, son of François and Marie, who married Geneviève Tournois, daughter of Jean and Marguerite, in Boucherville, Quebec on 31st August 1722 1
François Pelloquin, son of Félix and Marie, who married Marie-Anne Lavallé, daughter of Jean and Jeanne, in Sorel, Quebec on 17th May 1745 1
Pierre Pelloquin, son of Félix and Marie, who married Marie-Rose Hus, daughter of Paul and Marie-Rose, in Sorel, Quebec on 17th October 1746 1
Charles Pelloquin, son of Félix and Marie, who married Élisabeth Salvail, daughter of Pierre and Geneviève, in Sorel, Quebec on 7th January 1752 1
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Citations +

Internoscia, Arthur E., and Claire Chevrier. Dictionnaire National des Canadiens Français 1608-1760. Vol. 2, Institut Drouin, 1958.