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![Show Contents]() Peloquin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 France
The French surname Peloquin 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 Peloquin familyThe surname Peloquin was first found in the region of Maine, where the family was well established with land and estates. Early History of the Peloquin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Peloquin research. Another 73 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1534 and 1552 are included under the topic Early Peloquin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Peloquin Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Pelloquin, Pelocot, Peikan, Pellican, Pelouquier and many more. Early Notables of the Peloquin family (pre 1700)More information is included under the topic Early Peloquin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Peloquin RankingIn the United States, the name Peloquin is the 9,200th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. [1] However, in Quebec, Canada, the name Peloquin is ranked the 641st most popular surname. [2]
 Peloquin migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Peloquin Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Romeo Peloquin, aged 39, who immigrated to the United States, in 1919
- Albert J. Peloquin, aged 41, who immigrated to Manchester, NH, in 1920
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- Bruce Peloquin (b. 1936), American politician, former member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin State Senate
- C. Alexander "Alex" Peloquin (1918-1997), American composer of liturgical music
- Fred Peloquin (b. 1939), Canadian retired professional wrestler, known by his ring name "Puppy Dog Peloquin"
- Claude Péloquin (b. 1942), Québécois poet, writer, singer, songwriter, screenwriter and director
- Gaston Péloquin (1939-1994), Canadian politician, Member of Parliament for Brome-Missisquoi (1993-1994)
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Peloquin migration to the United States 
