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Oellette Family History

Oellette Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ouellette, Mellette, Pellett, Gullette, Kellett, Collette, Follette

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Where is the Oellette family from?

You can see how Oellette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oellette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Oellette families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Oellette family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Oellette's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Oellette families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Oellette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oellette 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Oellette. 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 4 military records available for the last name Oellette. For the veterans among your Oellette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oellette lifespan?

Average Oellette life expectancy in 1979 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oellette 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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