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Millette Family History

Millette Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Millet reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.Compare Meyette.

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


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Where is the Millette family from?

You can see how Millette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Millette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Millette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Millette families living in Cheshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Millette's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Millette families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Millette 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 Millette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Millette. 24% of Millette men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Millette women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Millette were Farmer and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    13%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Teacher
    9%

What Millette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Millette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Millette 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Millette. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Millette. For the veterans among your Millette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Millette lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Millette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Millette in 1945 was 34, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Millette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Millette 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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