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Meyette Family History

Meyette Surname Meaning

Altered form of Millette a surname of French origin. Compare Myette

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Meyette family from?

You can see how Meyette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Meyette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Meyette families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Meyette's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meyette families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyette 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 Meyette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meyette. 25% of Meyette men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Meyette women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meyette were Labor and Sewer.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Labor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Sewer
    50%

What Meyette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 978 census records available for the last name Meyette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyette 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Meyette. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 168 military records available for the last name Meyette. For the veterans among your Meyette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyette lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Meyette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Meyette in 1957 was 58, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meyette 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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