The French surname Pelocot 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.
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Early Origins of the Pelocot family
The surname Pelocot was first found in the region of Maine, where the family was well established with land and estates.
Early History of the Pelocot family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pelocot research. Another 73 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1534 and 1552 are included under the topic Early Pelocot History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Pelocot Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Pelloquin, Pelocot, Peikan, Pellican, Pelouquier and many more.
Early Notables of the Pelocot family
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Migration of the Pelocot family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jacob Peloquin who arrived in Massachusetts in 1681; Francois Peloquin-Credit who arrived in Quebec in 1699; and Marie and Simon Peloquin who arrived with Marguerite Meloche Pelloquin in Quebec..
